The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for 5/17/25

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: President Trump has hit the pause button for 90 days on the trade war with China that brings tariffs down significantly for both countries. However, American Soybean Association President Caleb Ragland told lawmakers before the Senate Finance Committee this week how trade wars with China under Trump have ended up having a negative impact on America’s soybean farmers.

You’ll hear how a corn-based sugar substitute called Allulose is creating more value for corn producers. It’s also creating more health benefits for consumers.

Plus, the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 is next weekend. You’ll hear from this year’s Indy 500 Veteran Milk Person Abbie Herr, who is an Indiana Dairy producer from Noble County. She’ll be the one who hands the traditional ice-cold glass bottle of milk to this year’s winning driver in Victory Circle!

All that–plus, Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana Planting Weather Forecast and Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews Friday’s grain markets!