Episodes – Page 57 – Hoosier Ag Today

The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for 1/11/25

January 10, 2025 8:05 pm|

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: We dive deeper into an Indiana Senate bill that would strip the Lt. Governor of his oversight of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. We spoke with both Lt. Governor-elect Micah Beckwith and State Senator Susan Glick, the co-author of the bill, to get their feedback on the legislation.

A positive case of bird flu has been identified at a commercial turkey farm in Jay County in East-Central Indiana. Eric Pfeiffer chats with Denise Derrer Spears with the Indiana State Board of Animal Health about the measures being used to stop the spread of the virus.

You’ll also hear about a new survey from Purdue that asks farmers how they feel about the state of the economy following the election last November.

AND you’ll meet this year’s newly-crowned Indiana State Fair Queen for 2025, Pilar Bravo from Marion County. You'll hear about her all-time favorite food item at the Indiana State Fair, which may come as a surprise!

We’ll feature those stories—plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading joins us to review the USDA’s monthly WASDE Report for January and discuss the impact it had on Friday’s grain markets. It's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 1/10/25

January 10, 2025 4:35 am|

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 in choppy Thursday trade before the USDA reports today at noon Eastern time. Andy Eubank has the closing numbers and market analysis from Mike Silver. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - experience banking built on heart, grit, and agriculture. Visit FFBT.com to learn more or stop by your local branch to talk about your ag operation today.

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 1/9/25

January 9, 2025 4:42 am|

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 oilseed markets all fell during the Wednesday session. Andy Eubank has the closing numbers and is joined by market analyst Tom Fritz. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - experience banking built on heart, grit, and agriculture. Visit FFBT.com to learn more or stop by your local branch to talk about your ag operation today.

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 1/8/25

January 8, 2025 4:33 am|

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 Eubank has the closing numbers and is joined by market analyst Karl Setzer. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - experience banking built on heart, grit, and agriculture. Visit FFBT.com to learn more or stop by your local branch to talk about your ag operation today.

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 1/7/25

January 7, 2025 4:40 am|

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 rebounded to regain some of Friday's losses. Andy Eubank has the closing numbers and is joined by market analyst John Zanker. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - experience banking built on heart, grit, and agriculture. Visit FFBT.com to learn more or stop by your local branch to talk about your ag operation today.

Stockyard Surprises, Current Cattle Market, & Best Pranks

January 6, 2025 6:00 pm|

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 United Producers in Little York, Indiana and among other things, spends his time chasing cattle.

Ryan, Jeff, and Sal will discuss the current state of the cattle market, challenges to overcome for those looking to get into cattle, and why the market has stayed so strong. Get ready for story time with Ryan telling about a buyer who wanted to put a calf in the van or a woman who put pigs in her fancy car! In addition to story time, you’ll learn about some of the interesting animals Ryan has seen come through the yard. “It’s just exciting because you never know what you’re gonna get in there!”

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 1/6/25

January 6, 2025 4:47 am|

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 has the closing numbers and is joined by market analyst Brian Basting. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - experience banking built on heart, grit, and agriculture. Visit FFBT.com to learn more or stop by your local branch to talk about your ag operation today.

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340. BioBond’s Marc McConnaughey on bioproducts, university partnerships and Indiana as a perfect storm of location, logistics + people

January 6, 2025 4:00 am|

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 bioproducts market and how is demand growing?
How BioBond’s sustainable adhesives and protective coatings created a eureka moment for Marc as a serial entrepreneur.
The Generation Food Rural Partners Fund and its partnership to help BioBond grow its business in rural Indiana.
BioBond’s strategy as a technology execution platform that licenses from universities and how its position near Purdue has created opportunities for innovation + talent.
Indiana farmers as a critical piece to BioBond’s future and how the state is a perfect storm of location, logistics and people to aid in their success.
What’s ahead for BioBond? Hint: continued focus on the customer and of course, revenue.

The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for 1/4/25

January 3, 2025 8:22 pm|

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 talent to fill much-needed roles within their company.

C.J. Miller reports how another potential strike among union workers at the East and Gulf Coast ports is already having a major impact on ag exports. That strike deadline is Jan. 15.

We’ll feature those stories—plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading joins us to review Friday’s grain markets. It's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 1/3/25

January 3, 2025 4:44 am|

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 above even on the first day of trade for the year. Andy Eubank has the closing numbers and is joined by market analyst Mike Silver. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - experience banking built on heart, grit, and agriculture. Visit FFBT.com to learn more or stop by your local branch to talk about your ag operation today.