Episodes – Page 29 – Hoosier Ag Today

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 7/10/25

July 10, 2025 4:37 am|

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Andy Eubank have the news including a growing season update on corn and beans in north-central Indiana and details on the new USDA farm security action plan. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast has dry, sunny and humid weather for two days but then rain may return, and the Thursday corn market went over break even, barely. The soybean market again moved lower. Andy is joined by market analyst Tom Fritz for numbers 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.

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 7/9/25

July 9, 2025 4:45 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a visit to the Milk House near Fort Wayne and a look at the growth of ag biologicals and how Indiana is playing a role. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes a possibly quiet weather day today but storms are possible and humidity continues, and the Wednesday corn and soybean markets again liquidated while wheat was steady. Andy Eubank is joined by market analyst Arlan Suderman for numbers 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.

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 7/8/25

July 8, 2025 4:40 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including concern about a new dairy-free butter product and the antique power show is coming back to Winamac, Indiana this month. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes comfortable conditions today but a hot, humid week still to come, and the Monday corn, soybean and wheat markets opened the week with a sharp selloff. Andy Eubank is joined by market analyst John Zanker for numbers 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.

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Investing in Safer Farms and Fields

July 8, 2025 4:00 am|

When it comes to safety on the farm, a little bit of preparation goes a long way. In this episode of The Dirt, we sit down with Dr. Thomas Bowden, a practicing ER doctor with firsthand insight into the health and safety risks faced by farmers every day. From the basics of first aid to the most life-saving measures on the farm, Dr. Bowden shares what every farmer should know about caring for yourself and others in the field. Discover what to do – and what not to do – during common farm incidents, why every farm needs a well-stocked first aid kit, how to respond to a broken bone, how to respond while waiting for EMS to arrive, what to do in the event of a snake bite, how to recognize and address heat stress and more on this exciting episode. Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics

Lockton Companies, Affording Healthcare, & Childhood Shows

July 7, 2025 6:00 pm|

Why is insurance so expensive? Christina Lauber joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Christina is the Assistant Vice President for Lockton Companies which works with companies across the US to help them build out their health and insurance programs.

You’ll hear how Christina went from wanting to be an actress to working in recruitment and ultimately ended up working for an insurance broker. Sal, Jeff, and Christina will dig into the various factors that have led to an increase in insurance costs and some of the things we employers and consumers can do to have an impact on our healthcare journeys. You’ll also learn about the offerings Premier has for their employees and why they feel it’s so important to set the bar high with both pay and benefits. “I’m… blown away by your company and the approach that the leadership team does take… I think Harold just has a commitment and a passion for doing the right thing for his people.”

Episode 95: Taking His Talents to Tennessee

July 7, 2025 3:00 pm|

Coyote returns for one more "in studio" appearance with Ryan and Charlie before he hits the road to a state with no income tax. Moonshine, state budgets, trade, and the Big Beautiful Bill are all part of this week's discussion.

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Farmers Helping Farmers: The NY FarmNet Approach with Becky Wiseman

July 7, 2025 2:14 pm|

Becky Wiseman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) with more than 30 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities—particularly those in New York’s agricultural sector. She currently serves as the Family Consultants Supervisor for Cornell University’s New York FarmNet, a free and confidential support service for farm families across the state.

Becky’s deep roots in agriculture include work with New York Farm Bureau, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and long-standing involvement with NY FarmNet. She also serves on advisory boards for both NY FarmNet and the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH), helping to guide critical services that support the well-being of farming communities.

What sets NY FarmNet apart is its unique model: services are farmer-initiated, they combine personal and financial consultation, and the team is committed to working with farm families for as long as needed. Becky’s compassion, leadership, and insight are helping farm families navigate both everyday challenges and long-term transitions with dignity and support.

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374. BW Fusion’s Dr. Tanya Soule on biological innovation + the importance of strategic partnerships to accelerate scientific discovery

July 7, 2025 5:00 am|

The market for ag biologicals is projected to grow significantly according to Grandview Research – making the leap from $11B market in 2024 to a $16.8B in 2030. One Indiana company has recently created a strategic alliance to drive biological innovation at every stage of the crop nutrition cycle. Dr. Tanya Soule, Vice President of Microbiology at BW Fusion, joins us to talk science, producers and the farm. We get into:

What biologicals are and how they benefit farmers
How they work in tandem with other fertilizers and modes of crop protection to drive yield
BW Fusion’s approach to scientific discovery and innovation
How the company got into the agbioscience industry – it wasn’t its first vertical
Bain Capital Double Impact’s support that led to the strategic alliance between BW Fusion, Biodyne USA and Agronomy 365 and what that has allowed them to do from an innovation perspective
The farmers’ role in advancing innovation at BW Fusion
Why Tanya, a career academic, made the switch to working with the BW Fusion team and coming to the agbiosciences
Her advice for young scientists
What’s ahead for BW Fusion

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 7/7/25

July 7, 2025 4:43 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including efforts to address food insecurity right here at home and we have more about the AgrAbility program, including how it started. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast has lingering rain today followed by a week of unsettled weather, and there were no markets Friday for the 4th of July. Andy Eubank is joined by market analyst Brian Basting with his assessment of the markets right now. 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 This Week Podcast for 7/5/25

July 5, 2025 1:24 pm|

On this week's edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: President Trump has signed the "One Big Beautiful Bill" into law. Eric Pfeiffer reports how it includes many tax breaks and provisions to help America's farmers and rural communities.

Benton County native Chuck Conner is retiring after serving more than 40 years as a national ag leader in Washington, D.C. C.J. Miller spoke with Conner about his career, which includes stints leading USDA and the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives.

Plus, July is "National Ice Cream Month!" Brooke Williams with American Dairy Association Indiana chats about their upcoming Ice Cream Social fundraiser on July 17th—and how ice cream plays an important role in Indiana's ag economy!