Episodes – Page 28 – Hoosier Ag Today

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 7/16/25

July 16, 2025 4:46 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including an Indiana dairy farmer reacting to the elimination of food dyes in ice cream and Indiana cover crop use keeps rolling at impressive levels. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has the Indiana Farm Forecast with an active pattern and heat the rest of the week, and the Tuesday grain and oilseed markets were quiet and again only corn finished higher. Andy Eubank has settlements and he is joined by market analyst Arlan Suderman for his 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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Smarter Sulfur Management

July 15, 2025 6:00 am|

In agriculture, we tend to look at each nutrient in isolation. It's time to break down our silos and take a closer look at how nutrients work together in our fields. Join Mike Howell and special guest, Eve-Lyn Hinckley, as they explore Hinckley's recent research on sulfur. From increasing nitrogen use efficiency to changing soil pH, we explore sulfur's critical role in our soil and how it works together with various nutrients to support crop production. From the rising need for sulfur to tips for better and smarter sulfur management, we explore it all. We also dig into the first global analysis of sulfur deficiency and Hinckley's role in spearheading the new research. Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 7/15/25

July 15, 2025 4:27 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including Ted McKinney on the Trump administration efforts for fair trade and an update on disease popping up in Indiana fields this summer and the need for fungicide applications. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says the Indiana Farm Forecast will be mostly dry today with some exceptions, and the Monday grain and oilseed markets saw gains only in corn futures. Andy Eubank has settlements and he is joined by market analyst John Zanker for his 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.

Farm Safety, Tractor Rollovers, & Funny Farm Stories

July 14, 2025 6:00 pm|

What is the number one cause of farm-related fatalities? Brian Scheid returns to join hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies! As you may remember, Brian is the Director of HR and Environmental Health and Safety for Premier Companies.

Jeff, Sal, and Brian will cover a variety of farm-related safety topics including equipment safety, and Brian will dig into leading causes of fatalities including why tractors are prone to rollovers. From power takeoff (PTO) injuries to driving on the road, grain bin safety, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, you’ll learn about several of the basics to be aware of around the farm. “The main thing is just being aware. I think everybody gets in a hurry and tries to multitask… you just can’t do that.”

Purdue Crop Chat Ep. 80- Tar Spot, Red Crown Rot, & Other Diseases with Darcy

July 14, 2025 1:58 pm|

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 welcome Purdue’s Crop Pathologist Darcy Telenko to discuss disease pressure around the state, tar spot in particular.

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.

Visit The Crop Protection Network for tools discussed during this podcast.

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375. Bay State Milling’s Ed Fish on food is health, innovating “in the middle” + connecting food to agriculture

July 14, 2025 5:00 am|

The food ingredients market is expected to grow to $97 billion by 2029. That's an annual growth rate of just over 6.5%. Central to that growth is the voice of the consumer seeking options to improve their health and ingredients that contribute to their overall wellness. One company has been innovating in this space for generations. Ed Fish, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Varietal Solutions at Bay State Milling, joins guest host Jarrod Sutton from Purdue DIAL Ventures to discuss the market's rapid change -- from consumer demands to regulatory pressures and beyond. We get into:

The overall ingredients market and the perspective on how consumer health is creating new opportunities
Who Bay State Milling aims to serve through innovation, the company’s 125-year family-owned legacy and its growing portfolio
Unique differentiation, being nimble and knowing how to connect food to agriculture
Leveraging their Rothwell Grain Essential Center to work with customers on refining and troubleshooting products – and how their customers participate in the process
New products being rolled out by Bay State Milling in the food is health space, including HealthSense™ (a high-fiber wheat flour) and SowNaked Oats™ (a higher-protein oat)
How the relationships work for Bay State Milling across the value chain – farmers to food companies
How Ed believes the winners of tomorrow are innovating today
What’s ahead for Bay State Milling

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 7/14/25

July 14, 2025 4:53 am|

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Andy Eubank have the news including details on disaster relief funds coming available from USDA and a farm stress update from Purdue on ways to manage your stress on the farm. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has the Indiana Farm Forecast that calls for hit and miss rain chances this week, and the Friday corn, soybean and wheat markets moved lower after the USDA WASDE update. Andy is joined by market analyst Brian Basting. They have settlements and 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.

Episode 96: Adventures with Charlie

July 14, 2025 4:00 am|

Mr. Houin brings all sorts of stories with him this week as the guys try and figure out: "how could someone manage to get a sprayer stuck during a drought?" Ryan and Charlie travel through the topics of irrigation maintenance, screw worm, tariffs, and "Muck for Dummies," among other random squirrel chases, but you'll probably learn something anyway.

This episode is presented by Mac America Ag Finance.

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The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for 7/12/25

July 11, 2025 4:20 pm|

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: "Farm Security is National Security!" That was the message this past week from U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and other cabinet members as the Trump administration introduced the National Farm Security Action Plan, which includes a push to prevent America's farmland from being owned by China and other foreign adversaries.

We also have stories this week featuring Weaver Popcorn, Kuehnert Milk House in Fort Wayne, the AgrAbility Program at Purdue University, and the upcoming Winamac Antique Power Show.

Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews USDA's July WASDE Report. Plus, Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast.

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 7/11/25

July 11, 2025 4:39 am|

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Andy Eubank have the news including almost one hundred years for Indiana-based Weaver Popcorn and national cattlemen react to announcements from USDA this week. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin checks in with the Indiana Farm Forecast which continues the sunny, warm and humid conditions with storm chances, and the Thursday corn, soybean and wheat markets all finished higher. Andy is joined by market analyst Karl Setzer for settlements and 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.