Hoosier Ag Today Podcast Network

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: You'll hear from Fort Wayne farmer Darin Hadley, who talks about the challenges facing farmers before planting begins in northeastern Indiana. Purdue Ag Week was held on Memorial Mall on Purdue's campus in West Lafayette this past week. Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen report how the week-long event brings students across the campus together with Purdue's College of Agriculture. Indiana Governor Mike Braun has temporarily suspended the state sales tax on gasoline–but, there’s no such break for diesel users. Plus, there's a major boost for Indiana FFA thanks to a $500,000 matching grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast. Also, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews USDA's April WASDE Report, which was released on Thursday, and its impact on Friday's grain markets.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen have the HAT news including EPA removing a key requirement for diesel exhaust fluid sensors in heavy equipment and trucks, and during Purdue Ag Week there is Ag Expo, where dozens of companies set up shop to connect directly with students ready for the workforce. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has moisture in most of Indiana today, and Thursday's corn, soybean and wheat markets were mixed. Andy Eubank has the closing numbers and commentary from analyst Karl Setzer. 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.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the HAT news including Ag Week on the Purdue West Lafayette campus fostering education, networking and fun, and there will be a tax break for unleaded but not for diesel at Indiana pumps. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for a mix of conditions in Indiana from north to south today, and despite volatility in outside markets, the corn and soybean markets were somewhat quiet Wednesday. Andy Eubank has the closing numbers and commentary from analyst Tom Fritz. 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.

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the HAT news including powerful herbicide tools available to help you stay ahead of those fast-moving, yield-robbing weeds and some clarity on how major policy changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill will roll out this season. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says finally some warmer weather with sunshine today but more rain to come this week, and the corn and soybean markets reversed to go lower Tuesday. Andy Eubank has the closing numbers and commentary from analyst Mike Castle. 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 weather shapes your entire season on the farm, and right now, it's already telling a story about what lies ahead. In this episode, Mike Howell sits down with Senior Science Fellow Eric Snodgrass to break down the patterns shaping the 2026 growing season. Together, they explore how winter conditions have carried into spring, how limited snowpack is fueling drought concerns and the sharp divide between weather in the eastern and western U.S. They also dig into what a shift from La Niña to El Niño could mean for the season ahead, what's happening in key growing regions around the world and what growers should be watching as they head into the field. It's the forecast you need before you hit the ground running. Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the HAT news including whether it is still too early to roll those planters across Indiana corn and bean fields, and the story behind the numbers with Brazil on track to bring in a record soybean harvest. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin discusses the chilly Tuesday with sunshine, and the corn and soybean markets worked quietly higher Monday. Andy Eubank has the closing numbers and commentary from analyst John Zanker. 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.

Back in the dark ages of advertising, Fed Ex had a slogan "When it absolutely, positively has to be there overnight". Well, now days it seems like our answers to crop issues "absolutely, positively has to be here in the next 30 seconds". Enter Jeff Frank of CropSmart. This week we examine Jeff's use of no-collection soil sampling probes, digital imaging and readouts, fed through AI, to get real-time answers and last-minute scripts to tackle field by field problems in the world of agronomy. And the use of drones to further that agronomic diagnosis in the weeks following planting. Is it worth it? We'll, you be the judge. Ryan is always skeptical of this technological stuff, and cant stand AI...but Charlie seems to be the believer lemming. Is he right?

From tightening margins to shifts in the regulatory landscape, growers face a series of headwinds that challenge the success of their operations every year. One constant? Data on the farm. This week, American Autonomy CEO Mariah Scott joins us to talk data as a differentiator and unlocking access in a new American market for drones. Highlights include: The work American Autonomy is leading to bring drone software to dealers and farmers that sets their businesses apart AcreConnect as the company’s first software platform designed to assist during the spray season, the gaps in the market that led to its creation and how it enables farmer success What’s happening with drones in the current market landscape and how Mariah sees the future changing Regulatory shifts and their impact on technological adoption on farms right now How American Autonomy defines success in this environment and how this evolution in the industry has created new opportunities Leveraging farmer relationships to refine and improve technologies; and the farmer’s role in defining the future of innovation in this space What innovations Mariah sees playing the biggest role in drone imagery and spraying in the future — from AI to automation, sensing technologies and regulatory advancements — and how might they reshape both farm operations and the broader agtech landscape Momentum for the American Autonomy team over the last year and how that’s enabled them to grow and scale in new ways Integrations as a critical driver for the American Autonomy team’s success and how partnerships have created high-quality tech adoption in the field Mariah’s non-traditional ag background and how that’s positioned her to lead in the space thus far How she sees talent evolving and reshaping the agbioscience industry over the next decade What’s ahead for the American Autonomy team in 2026

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the HAT news including U.S. agricultural trade taking center stage with signals of a more aggressive approach in global markets and HATCH for Hunger is stepping in to help close the nutrition gap when it comes to protein. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for less rain this week than last but continued cool, and the grain and oilseed markets had an off day Good Friday, but Andy Eubank discusses the market outlook with analyst Brain Basting. 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.

On the "Easter Weekend" edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Indiana’s data center rush is booming—but so are fears it could spike electric bills and drain rural water supplies for families and farmers. Hoosier Ag Today recently spoke with Indiana Governor Mike Braun, who says the tech giants must foot the bill or risk putting Hoosiers on the hook—setting up a high-stakes clash over the use of electricity, water, and farmland. A record-breaking biofuels mandate from the Trump administration is promising a major jolt to rural America—Greg Allen reports how this could drive billions in economic impact and boosting demand for corn. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a very soggy forecast for the next several days and the week ahead. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews USDA's Quarterly Reports and the "week that was" in the grain markets.

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and our intern Sophia Shannon have the HAT news including the governor commenting on data centers that have rural residents in the state concerned and an Indiana FFA state officer talks about her time in Washington DC last week. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says there are again some rain chances today, and the Thursday grain and oilseed markets were back and forth and mostly lower at the close going to the 3-day Easter weekend which has markets closed today, Good Friday. Andy Eubank has closing numbers and analyst Karl Setzer has market 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.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen have the HAT news including how the popular 1984 hit “Born in the USA” would not be good enough for USDA’s new “Product of USA” label and how small changes in the kitchen can help fight chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. Indiana's farm forecast with Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin includes a variety of conditions in the coming days, and the Wednesday grain and oilseed markets all worked lower throughout the session. Andy Eubank has closing numbers and analyst Tom Fritz has market 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.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the HAT news including a detailed look at yesterday's USDA quarterly stocks and prospective plantings reports and a new report that reveals how big the ag economy really is, and by the way it’s huge. Indiana's farm forecast includes some wet and colder conditions. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has details, and the Tuesday grain and oilseed markets were led by soybeans. Andy Eubank has closing numbers and analyst Arlan Suderman has market 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.

Turn your neighborhood into a thriving source of fresh food and connection! On this episode of the "Your Community" Podcast, Hoosier Ag Today's C.J. Miller talks with Karen Mitchell and Gina Anderson about how Purdue Extension’s "Grass to Garden" program is helping communities grow more than just plants. From boosting access to nutritious foods to empowering volunteers, nonprofits, and local leaders, discover how this hands-on initiative can transform empty spaces into vibrant community gardens—and strengthen the health and future of your hometown. If you want to support Purdue Extension, please consider advertising on this podcast. Contact Molly Nichols: [email protected].

Anhydrous ammonia may be one of agriculture’s most powerful fertilizers—but one mistake can lead to devastating injury or worse. On the latest “Your Farm” Podcast, C.J. Miller talks with Ann Kline with Purdue Purdue Extension in Noble County about life-saving safety tips for farmers and critical new training helping first responders handle dangerous ammonia accidents. If you want to support Purdue Extension, please consider advertising on this podcast. Contact Molly Nichols: [email protected].

Indiana 4-H members are diving into the future of agriculture and technology—learning everything from coding and robotics to working alongside collaborative robots, or “cobots.” Hoosier Ag Today’s Greg Allen talks with Corey Sharp and Todd Geiger with Purdue Extension about how STEM learning and hands-on innovation are turning today’s 4-H youth into tomorrow’s problem-solving tech leaders. If you want to support Purdue Extension, please consider advertising on this podcast. Contact Molly Nichols at [email protected].

As we head into planting, one thing is top of mind for everyone in agriculture—the economy. What's really driving the markets, and what's the outlook as we head into the field? In this episode, Mike Howell sits down with Nutrien Chief Economist and Head of Market Research, Jason Newton, to help break down what's happening today. From recent movement in crop prices to global supply and demand, they dig into the factors shaping today's market environment and explore how small shifts can make an impact throughout the growing season. They discuss the current state of fertilizer markets, from global urea supplies and prices to phosphate demand and supplies, and how ongoing conflicts in the Middle East are impacting natural gas prices and input markets. Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics

Our March recap is here and it's a busy one! Highlights include: The launch of AgriNovus research and 2026 Velocity. Apply to participate in this year's cohort here: https://agrinovusindiana.com/velocity/Indiana's announcement of a $1B investment in agriculture and bioscience to position the state as a global leader in One Health innovationCICP's launch of the Catalyst Scholars fund focused on advanced chemistry talent, research and commercialization in IndianaCal-Maine Foods' acquisition of Creighton BrothersCorteva Catalysts's investment in gene editing company TropicJoin us for Quadrant on 5/13 in Indianapolis! Register here: https://agrinovusindiana.com/quadrant/

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the HAT news including the best way to manage early-planted beans as soybean growers plant earlier than ever to try and unlock bigger yields and the Trump administration rolls out what it calls a major boost for America’s biofuels industry with the highest-ever Renewable Fuel Standard obligations. Indiana's soggy conditions resume. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has details, and the Monday corn, soybean and wheat markets were mixed ahead of today's USDA quarterly stocks and prospective plantings reports. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst John Zanker has market 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.

We follow up the "Carbon Controversy" from last week with another conversation that might get your dander up, or at least prompt you to look at traditional agriculture differently. This week we were thrilled to be able to feature Damian Mason on the podcast. Damian hosts The Business of Agriculture program and speaks nationwide/worldwide on that topic. We tackle overproduction, policy, globalization, de-globalization, specialization (get the theme? Damian says its all about the "ations")... Here's what it comes down to: Ag is changing at a remarkable pace. Why do we think we can keep doing things - at their most basic levels - the same as we always have been, especially when we hear more and more the complaint of how we "cant keep up in the current markets"?

AgriNovus will release new research today identifying critical challenges ripe for innovation that will serve as the foundation for the 2026 Velocity Accelerator, a six-month program that awards entrepreneurs three separate $25,000 cash prizes for their technology solutions in bioinnovation, farmer-focused innovation and food is health. Joining us on the podcast is Tayo Sanders from Arrowpoint Labs, authors of the study that shape the foundation for this year’s accelerator. Are you interested in participating in this year's Velocity? Ten teams will be accepted for each track, so space is limited! Apply to participate today: https://agrinovusindiana.com/velocity/ Highlights include: Tayo’s work at Arrowpoint Labs and who they serve through insights and research The report that his team did for AgriNovus tied to 2026 Velocity, its findings and how it shaped this year’s challenge statements Indiana’s “right to win” across the agricultural value chain, the state’s strongest advantage right now and biggest opportunities to grow A theme in the report that emerges – bridging the gap in innovation among farmer-focused innovation, bioinnovation and food is health Engaging with local, state and national stakeholders to gain insights for this study and how their input provided support or opposition to what had been gathered as existing research The challenges that exist within the food is health space and gaps they identified in the report that could serve as opportunities for startups to innovate for in this year’s accelerator Priorities that were shaped through insights and research on a growing bioeconomy and how entrepreneurs can tackle the challenge being presented in that track for Velocity The value of connecting innovators at the farmgate to create new technologies that impact ROI and help develop new companies that can grow and scale through a program like Velocity What excites Tayo the most about this report and its potential to inform and inspire new innovation