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The Little Red Barn Ep. 118: Harvest over…Where’s my Bridge Payment?

December 23, 2025 11:59 am|

Charlie finally wraps up corn harvest, and that means a weight is lifted as part of a Christmas Miracle. But now we have Bridge Payments to fret about! What the heck are they, how are they calculated and when does it all happen? We have some of those answers to go along with a whole lot of Ryan and Charlie speculation for this week. Weather looks very un-Christmas-like, markets certainly are scrooge-worthy, and Charlie was a winner in harvest Bingo this year.

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 12/23/25

December 23, 2025 4:39 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen have the news including Indiana Pork taking aim at food insecurity across the state this holiday season and how ag producers remain concerned about what the MAHA movement might mean for the industry. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin details rain chances and how long warm air remains past Christmas Day. Monday grain and oilseed markets all worked higher throughout trade. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst John Zanker has 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.

Indiana Department of Ag, Indiana USDA Hub, & Ag Advancements

December 22, 2025 6:00 pm|

How do we build up agriculture economic development? Returning guest, Don Lamb joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. As you may remember, Don is the Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture.

In addition to sharing about his career background and what his role looks like on a day-to-day basis, he’ll discuss why Indiana’s department of agriculture is so special. You’ll also hear how Don and “Team Ag Indiana” were able to successfully deliver a pitch to bring a USDA hub to Indiana and potential benefits to Indiana growers to have them local. Don will also explain his thoughts around successfully tracking and managing agriculture economic development despite urban sprawl and large industrial sites. “When I think about… economic development and agriculture, the doing should be happening locally… Get active.”

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403. Nutrien Ag Solutions’ Danny Carmony on leveraging crop inputs into ROI, partnerships driving value + bringing talent to rural America

December 22, 2025 5:00 am|

When it comes to crop inputs, farmers are looking for more than a salesman in the field – they need an advisor. One partner that can help shape decision making that keeps them profitable, efficient and sustainable all while driving yield to make their operations successful. It’s a tall order and one this week’s guest loves to welcome as a challenge. Danny Carmony, Central Indiana GM for Nutrien Ag Solutions, joins AgriNovus’ VP Libby Fritz to talk consistency, serving in that advisory role over multiple generations and what innovations have him most excited for the future of the industry. We get into:

The work Nutrien Ag Solutions does to serve farmers and the outlook of growers over the last 12 months
What Danny sees ahead for 2026 and recommendations they are making to their customers
The relationship of Nutrien Ag Solutions with its parent company and its unique advantage
Alternatives for nitrogen fertilizer, new forms of nitrogen or emerging innovations that enable the farmer to be more efficient
Generational farming operations and the difference in selling across multiple generations of operators who have different schools of thought on ROI
Biologicals past, present and future in agbiosience innovation
Global geopolitical pressures factoring into supply and demand for farmers
Using the power of partnerships, leverage Nutrien Ag Solutions’ reach, while also tapping into locally to create maximum value for customers
The criticality of sourcing talent in areas that are serving rural customers – and Danny’s passion for bringing people from outside the industry into agbioscience
What’s ahead for Nutrien Ag Solutions that has him excited in 2026

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 12/22/25

December 22, 2025 4:51 am|

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including the huge push by soybean growers to expand biodiesel and a Madison County man who is finding new life on the farm for an unlikely construction leftover, used drywall. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says we get back on the mild side with temperatures this week and that includes well above normal for Christmas. Friday grain and oilseed markets were mixed again, and very quiet. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Brian Basting has 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 This Week Podcast for 12/20/25

December 20, 2025 11:50 am|

Your Community Podcast Ep. 5: Helping Communities Plan for a More Resilient and Sustainable Future

December 19, 2025 1:20 pm|

On the latest episode of the “Your Community” Podcast: Dr. Kara Salazar, Assistant Program Leader for Community Development with Purdue Extension, talks about the efforts to help Indiana’s communities plan for a more resilient and sustainable future.

She discusses the community-based programs available that focus on green infrastructure, hazard mitigation, parks and public spaces, land use planning, and renewable energy development.

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 12/19/25

December 19, 2025 4:50 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including what Indiana farmers should be thinking about as we get closer to the new year and a report on what over 1 million U.S. FFA members might like to see under the Christmas tree this year. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin updates you on the Indiana Farm Forecast which has colder air today and then a little warmer again. Thursday grain and oilseed markets were mixed as corn and wheat futures worked above even all day. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Tom Fritz provides 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 12/18/25

December 18, 2025 4:46 am|

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including a fast-approaching deadline for farmers to qualify for USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, and we have details on Keystone Cooperative's initiative to strengthen the rural communities it serves. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says warm conditions continue and rain starts to spread across the state, but a cold wave is again coming. Wednesday grain and oilseed markets were mixed and all tested the high side, but only corn futures finished there. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Karl Setzer provides 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 12/17/25

December 17, 2025 4:42 am|

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a change of venue in June for the Indiana FFA State Convention and legislation aimed at growing healthier kids in American classrooms is closer to becoming law. In the new Indiana Farm Forecast HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has more mild air today and rain tomorrow. Tuesday grain and oilseed markets again worked in the red, absent any news to feed the bull. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Mike Castle provides 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.