The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for 9/13/25

On this week’s edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: 28 people lost their lives in farming accidents in Indiana last year according to the 2024 Indiana Farm Fatality Summary from Purdue University. You’ll hear from Ed Sheldon, Agricultural Safety Specialist at Purdue, as he discusses the report and shares why a much higher number of those older than 55 are being killed in farming accidents.

You’ll also hear how Red Crown Rot is having a negative impact on soybean crops across Indiana and much of the Midwest. Plus, why a new “Skinny Farm Bill” may not get passed by your lawmakers on Capitol Hill before the deadline of Sept. 30.

Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your dry Indiana farm forecast and inch closer to harvest season. Also, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews USDA’s WASDE Report that was released on Friday and talks about the impact is could have for several days on the grain markets.

That’s all part of the latest episode of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!