On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including an Indiana senate bill that would impact the state's ag department and the Lt. Governor's oversight of that agency. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has snow in the Indiana farm forecast for today, then clearing skies Saturday, and the grain and oilseed markets were mixed i…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer has the news including a report with Indiana Farm Bureau at the statehouse as the legislative season returns and we take a deeper look into the importance of seed treatments. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin predicts continued cold but mostly dry until possibly Friday when snow is possible, and the grain and oils…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including the new ag economy barometer now that the November election is past and meet the new Indiana State Fair queen. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin details what precipitation looks like for Indiana as winter cold continues, and the ag markets were steady and mixed Tuesday. Andy…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a bird flu appearance in Jay County, Indiana and Keystone Cooperative announces new patronage payments, and we have the details. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for plenty of sunshine but still very cold in the new forecast, and corn, soybean and wheat markets all re…

Ryan may be starting his career as an author penning “A Day in the Life at the Stockyard” after this episode! Returning guest, Ryan Batt, joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. If you’ve been around the podcast, you already know Ryan is the Facility Manager at Unit…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including finding solutions for ag labor and homes for soybeans. You'll hear from Chuck Connor during the news. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin details what remains of the state's winter storm, and Friday brought a sharp selloff in the corn, soybean and wheat markets. Andy Eubank ha…

According to Zion Market Research, the ag biological products market is expected to grow to $320 billion over the next decade. With a huge connection to agbioscience, what does it mean for farmers? What does it mean for agbioscience innovators? Kicking off season 8 of Agbioscience is BioBond CEO Marc McConnaughey. We get into: What exactly is the b…

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: You’ll hear from Benton County native Chuck Conner, who serves as President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. He shares how the ag industry is in desperate need of changes to farm labor policies. You'll also hear how Keystone Cooperative is getting creative in how they are attracting ta…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a review of the volatility in the markets last year and they also review tar spot last year and how to prepare for it this year. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has snow totals for an upcoming system moving through Indiana, and the corn and soybean markets traded just abov…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including another possible strike that could impact Indiana beef and pork producers and we take a look at what new ag committee leaders in Washington will mean this year. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for cold weather with a couple of days of clouds and sun mixed together, a…

Happy New Year from Hoosier Ag Today! On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Gary Truitt have the news including a look at President Jimmy Carter on the peanut farm where it started and learn about a truck built just for farmers. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a lion of a forecast for the start of 2025, and the grain and oilseed markets all …

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Andy Eubank have the news including Ted McKinney reaction to new Trump nominees for the Department of Agriculture and the benefits of adding new hybrids and varieties to your seed plans in 2025. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is calling for more rain today and an arctic blast to start the New Year, and the gr…

What’s the most traded nitrogen product that’s out there? Returning guest, Josh Linville, joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. As you may remember, Josh is the Vice President of Fertilizer at StoneX and has over 20 years of experience in the fertilizer industry.Josh will give us …

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller has the news including more gyrations in deadlines for the Corporate Transparency Act that farmers should know about and what might have been the biggest ag news story of 2024? HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says it will finally dry out today and cooler weather is ahead. The grain and oilseed markets were mixed F…

It’s the end of 2024 and it was a giant year across food, animal health, plant science, agtech and agriculture. This week, we recap big stories of the year based on Accelerate 2050 – AgriNovus’ study that showed that Indiana’s agbioscience economy grew by $6 billion in 36 months. The study also launched three forces of change and opportunities for …

On this special “New Year’s Edition” of Hoosier Ag This Week: C.J. Miller has the latest update on the reporting deadline for Corporate Transparency Act—which has once again been put on hold by an Appeals Court. The deadline had previously been moved earlier this week to Jan. 13th. Failure to comply by that date could’ve resulted in two years in pr…

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller has the news including former ag secretary Sonny Perdue talking about tariffs ahead of the second Donald Trump administration and more Indiana woodland owner tips on who to turn to for help. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says will detail rain threats today through much of the weekend, and the grain and oilseed m…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including how you can give the gift of Blue, as in FFA, and a new scholarship opportunity for female freshmen. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says clouds and some degree of rain remains today, and the grain and oilseed markets traded mixed Tuesday in that Christmas Eve half s…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a significant U.S. win over Mexico's genetically modified corn decree and calf health on the dairy farm is now easier to monitor. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says Christmas Eve and Christmas day look cloudy, mild and not white, and the corn and wheat markets worked hig…

Jeff’s asking the good questions today, like, “What’s the strangest species you’ve created feed for?” Special guests, Kristy and Alan Lowe, join hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Kristy and Alan are co-owners of Lowe’s Pellets and Grain which has offered premium fee…

Hoosier Ag Today was first to report last week that Don Lamb will return as director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture when Mike Braun becomes governor of Indiana next month. Lamb shares his vision for ISDA going forward and how this opportunity presented itself back in 2023. The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Co…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including comments from Don Lamb as he and his team get set to continue at the Indiana State Department of Agriculture in the new year and an important farmer update on the corporate transparency act. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin will take a look at Indiana's Christmas week forec…

It’s been a tough couple of years in agriculture. Net cash farm income is expected to decrease nearly $6 billion in 2024; that follows a decrease in 2023 of nearly $58 billion. It’s a tough sled for many farmers and there’s companies who are working to bring innovation to farmers to overcome the headwinds that exist. Alex Russomagno, Senior Manager…

On this special "Christmas Edition" of Hoosier Ag This Week: In an exclusive news story published this week by Hoosier Ag Today, Don Lamb, Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), has been asked by Governor-elect Mike Braun to continue in that role in Braun’s new administration. Eric Pfeiffer chats with Lamb about the signifi…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer, C.J. Miller and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including no change at the top of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture in the new Braun administration and the challenge of raising the perfect Christmas tree. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin details a clipper system that has some snow in parts of Indiana, …

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including $10 billion for agriculture from Congress and a new device for biological seed treatment applications. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is calling for a dry Thursday before Friday clouds and minor precipitation totals, and Wednesday grains and oilseeds all sold off in a ver…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including what USDA is doing to help cattlemen with a particular pest problem and how to manage securing the best equipment for efficient farm operations. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin predicts more normal December temperatures returning, and Tuesday grains and oilseeds all sold o…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including Randy Kron staying at the head of Indiana Farm Bureau and we will talk crop insurance options for the coming year. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a dry day in store today with less mild air, and Monday grains were mostly higher but soybeans had headwinds during the se…

“The farmer is struggling because they’re really dying the death of a thousand apps.” On this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies, Tracey Wiedmeyer joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama in the podcast room! He grew up on a farm, and now Tracey is the co-founder and CEO of Gripp Ag, a company that creates mobile software to help …

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including getting things done in farm legislation in the new Congress and should the monarch butterfly be declared a threatened species? HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has more rain in the forecast along with colder air, and Friday grain and oilseed markets all traded lower. …

Global market intelligence firm, IDC, estimates that artificial intelligence (AI) will contribute nearly $20 trillion to the global economy by 2030 and represent nearly 4% of global GDP. Today we are joined by an AI pioneer, tech diplomat and leader of Purdue University, President Mung Chiang. We discuss: His journey as a three-time entrepreneur tu…

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Farm labor has been an ongoing issue for the ag industry. Our C.J. Miller has an exclusive conversation with American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall, who says he’ll be pushing lawmakers on Capitol Hill next year to revise the H-2A Visa program to better meet the needs of the ag industry. Beef …

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a preview of the new Purdue Crop Chat podcast focusing on nitrogen and finding new overseas markets for Indiana poultry. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is forecasting a mix of conditions in the coming days including precipitation that changes to rain, and Thursday grain a…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including Farm Bureau on plans to push for a fix for farm labor and what's next in the AgriNovus innovation challenge. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says the bitter cold Indiana temps won't be as bitter after today, and Wednesday grain and oilseed futures worked mostly higher but …

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer has the news including what the dietary guidelines have to say about beef consumption and what the NCBA reaction is. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin was right about the cold air moving in, but there is more yet to come. Tuesday corn futures got a bump from a favorable USDA December WASDE update. Andy Eubank has …

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. It’s meeting season! On this episode, Shaun and Dan discuss some of their research from 2024 and what they’re talking about at meetings …

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including what the producer-led innovation challenge at AgriNovus Indiana is all about and what's being done about the bird flu virus in dairy cows. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says much colder air is moving in today, and Monday grain and oilseed markets were mixed ahead o…

We think all our guests are special, but this one is extra special! Harold Cooper rejoins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. You may already know Harold is the CEO of Premier Companies, but did you know he used to aspire to run for governor? Buckle up as Harold share…

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including former ag secretary Sonny Perdue's thoughts on the new USDA secretary-elect for the Trump administration. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says cloud cover, moisture and mild to start the week, but how long will it last? Friday corn futures added a nickel to Thursday ga…

Tough commodity markets and a challenging ag economy is putting pressure on all elements of the agbiosciences. One of those is equipment. New data from the Equipment Manufacturers Association shows that tractor sales in the U.S. were down nearly 20% in the most recent month reporting. That's year over year. One entrepreneur is bringing to market a …

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: The Purdue Extension Farm Stress Team is working to not only end the stigma of mental health among farmers—they’re also reaching out to high school ag students. Eric Pfeiffer reports how a new curriculum is being rolled out to address mental health issues with students in rural communities. C.J. Miller speak…

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller has the news including Zippy Duvall on the American Farm Bureau issue with Illinois Farm Bureau and an old Indiana grain elevator that is now a restaurant. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for chilly conditions today but dry, and then a warmup is on tap across Indiana. Thursday corn, soybean and wheat markets…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer has the news including a farm income update and a preview of a new event at this weekend's Hoosier Beef Congress . HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has an update and snow and windy conditions across Indiana, and the Wednesday soybean market gave back gains from the previous session. Corn and wheat markets were ag…

Beef is under attack again at the federal level! Brian Shuter and Hannah Gee from the Indiana Beef Cattle Association and Sigrid Johannes, Director of Government Affairs from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, join Eric Pfeiffer to discuss how "scientists" aren't following the science when it comes to putting forward recommendations for the…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including the importance of talking mental health for youth in rural Indiana and a focus on healthier soils. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says increasing clouds may bring light precipitation, and the Tuesday soybean market worked higher with another mostly steady session fo…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a Ball State take on what Trump tariffs might do to the economy and some very positive on-farm trial results to report. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a couple of dry days on tap today and tomorrow, and Monday ag markets were mostly lower but steady for corn and wheat…

Should biological biostimulants be used to replace mineral nutrition and pesticides? Premier’s Prince of Corn, Glenn Longabaugh, is back! Glenn joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies and is a fan favorite as the Agronomist at Premier Companies.On today’s episode, we…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a drop in interest rates and what that means for ag, and a 2025 fungicide option to think about as you plan the next crop year. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin forecasts more chilly weather lasting much of the week, and the partial-day session saw mixed ag markets Friday. …

Food is the only economy in the world that touches every person on the planet. We are all connected to food, and one of the world's top marketers turned entrepreneur is now making the connection between farms, food, and people. Scott Nelson, CEO of Make Hay, joins us to talk all things consumers and connecting to the meaningful world of agriculture…

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: President Trump has picked Brooke Rollins to be his next Ag Secretary. You’ll hear what she brings to the table to lead USDA. We’ll also shine the spotlight on the Indiana State Poultry Association and Indiana’s poultry producers who were honored earlier this week at the Statehouse for their generosity to Ho…