Hoosier Ag Today Podcast Network

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including an Indiana Congressman who says the new farm bill takes care of those leftover items that weren’t addressed in last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill and keeping a close eye on nitrogen prices as spring planting nears. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes colder air and even wind advisories, and the Thursday wheat market again led markets higher, with beans also posting gains. Andy Eubank reports the final numbers and analyst Karl Setzer has comments. 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 report on HAT news including not just farm bill talks in Washington but also looking at long-awaited farm labor legislation and Indiana farmers may want to consider a customized risk management plan. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin sees more moisture today and a drop off in temperatures, and the Wednesday wheat market worked higher while corn and soybeans were mostly steady. Andy Eubank reports the final numbers and analyst Tom Fritz has comments. 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 latest episode of the "Your Community" Podcast: We shine the spotlight on Purdue Extension's Community Leadership Program. It's an intensive county-based program for individuals who want to improve their local communities by getting more involved in local nonprofit boards, government committees, and other volunteer efforts. Cindy Barber, Community Development Educator with Purdue Extension-Daviess County, discusses the program and how it helps develop people into leaders in their community. If you'd like to advertise on this podcast—or one of our many "YOUR Purdue Extension" Podcasts—and reach a large audience of Indiana farmers and ag professionals, e-mail Molly Nichols: [email protected].

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including the reopening of an Indiana State Department of Agriculture program that helps farmers improve nutrient management and save money, tips for maximizing corn and soybean profitability, and a REPORT FROM GHANA with Eric Pfeiffer and members of the current class of AgrIInstitute Ag Leadership Program. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for a cloudy day and there are rain chances too, and the Tuesday ag markets were mixed as corn and wheat came under pressure. Andy Eubank reports the final numbers and analyst Arlan Suderman has comments. 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 report on HAT news including Ted McKinney speaking on the new draft of Farm Bill 2.0 recently released, and we have an update on what the Purdue Farm Stress Team is doing to help farmers. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has more very beautiful weather today in the updated Indiana Farm Forecast, and there were no markets yesterday due to President's Day. Andy Eubank gets comments on the short week of trade 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.

Ryan and Charlie take to the sky with an update on new technology in the world of Drones, and what we can look for in that space through the 2026 growing season. Brought to you by Mac America Ag Finance, Northern Indiana. 574-253-3433

From sweeteners and starches to sustainable packaging, the bioeconomy is on the move. At the helm is Primient, a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources – corn being its primary feedstock. Today we are joined by CEO Jim Stutelberg to talk about the $4 trillion global bioeconomy and the rapid innovative trajectory shaping its future. Highlights include: The Primient story and who they aim to serve through innovation How Jim has seen the bioinnovation market evolve and what the competitive landscape looks like for bioinnovators like Primient today The collective headwinds facing the industry Primient’s market differentiation Consumer behaviors influencing company priorities and how they set the tone for R&D and product pipelines The critical role of corn and other feedstocks in the work Primient does and how Jim sees that relationship evolving over the next decade Acquiring Primient Covation and what integrating them into their portfolio will enable their team to do The power of partnerships for the Primient team, how they approach collaboration and what it means to their business Jim’s approach to the business of people, his belief in team culture and how he sees building a talent pipeline for the future What Jim believes to be Primient’s biggest areas of untapped potential What’s ahead for Primient in 2026

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report on HAT news including the Ag Secretary on USDA teaming up with the Department of War to defend the nation's food supply and Farm Bureau is among those pushing to keep USMCA intact. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast calls for more of that very mild air for much of this week, and Friday corn futures were quietly higher while soybeans sold off going into the President's Day 3-day weekend. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Brian Basting provides market insights. 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 this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: We sent C.J. Miller on a road trip to Louisville, Kentucky to check out the National Farm Machinery Show. He'll tell you all about the new "Heartland Edition" Case IH Magnum 265 tractor emblazoned with the Stars and Stripes that was a big draw on Day One. C.J. also chats with Ed Sheldon with Purdue Extension who was working the AgrAbility booth at the show. They discuss the how AgrAbility is restoring productivity for America's disabled and physically challenged farmers.

The HAT Podcast is 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 HAT Podcast is 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 report on HAT news including a legislative session like INFB's Randy Kron has never seen and details on when those bridge payments are coming. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast has dry, cooler weather today but a little warmer again later in the week, and Tuesday soybean futures were up double digits before and after the USDA world supply and demand update. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Karl Setzer provides market insights. 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.

This week we welcome special guest Griffin Nate from IN 2nd District Congressman Rudy Yakim's office. We get an update on the goings on in Washington around the Farm Bill, Exports, the 3 T's (Tariffs, Trade, Trump) and even ask what the Congressman may think about the fiasco that is Indiana's HB 1333. Buckle up...this one comes at you fast as we bounce from topic to topic and Griffin gives Ryan a run for his money in the stat line that covers "words spoken per minute".

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen report on HAT news including the story of Beck's Hybrids as told in their new documentary and catching up with King Corn, Bob Nielsen at the Purdue Ag Alumni Fish Fry. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast calls for well above normal temperatures that will not last long, and the Monday corn, soybean and wheat markets worked a little lower on positioning ahead of today's USDA world supply and demand update. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst John Zanker provides market insights. 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.

This week, we are bringing you an audio special alongside our friends at First Farmers Bank and Trust who hosted their Annual Ag Summit at Purdue University. Keynoting the event was Rob Sharkey, The Shark Farmer; he is an Illinois grain farmer, a whitetail deer hunting outfitter, XM radio host, television personality and a podcaster. Some of the AgriNovus team had the joy of hearing Rob’s speech and first took away the resilience of the original and ultimate entrepreneur: the farmer. Highlights include: Rob solving the definition of innovation through the launch of The Shark Farmer, the hilarious story of how it came to be and who it aims to serveEstablishing a core audience and message to prepare for growth and the criticality of surrounding yourself with the right people to prepare for that journeyPlanning to pivot or make adjustments when the opportunities arise for your venture to put you on an upward trajectoryThe Shark Farmer's platform putting them in position to participate in several discussions on farm succession, how those uncomfortable conversations can translate across business growth and who should have a seat at the tableThank you to First Farmers Bank and Trust for having us! We are back next week with a regular episode of the podcast.Learn more about Rob Sharkey, The Shark Farmer, here.

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including how getting a new farm bill across the finish line remains a top priority for the House Agriculture Committee and St. Rep. Kendell Culp responds to the controversy over his Agricultural Development Bill in the Indiana General Assembly. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast has a thaw to set in this week with the warmest temperatures Tuesday, and the Friday corn, soybean and wheat markets ended the week mixed, with only slight gains for soybeans. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Brian Basting provides market insights. 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 this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: You may have heard a lot lately about the controversy surrounding an Agricultural Development Bill in the Indiana General Assembly. That bill (House Bill 1333) would limit local public input for large building projects such as Data Centers and Solar Farms. State Rep. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer), who wrote the bill, tells Hoosier Ag Today he isn’t happy with it either. You'll also hear about an Indiana-based company called Traction Ag that has an accounting software platform made specifically for farmers to keep track of their finances in real-time so they can make the best decisions for their farm operation.

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including whether you might use federal bridge payments to deal with rising input costs, including fertilizer, and there is help for farmers also trying to juggle bookkeeper and Chief Financial Officer duties. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes some snow chances in most parts of the state today, and the Thursday corn, soybean and wheat markets rallied, led by the follow through buying in soybeans. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Karl Setzer provides market insights. 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 report on HAT news including a preview of the Purdue Ag Alumni Fish Fry coming this weekend and a preview of the food you might be enjoying this Super Bowl Sunday night. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast gray skies and some snow possibilities, and the Wednesday soybean market got quite a boost from a phone call between presidents. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Steve Erdman explains the market move. 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 report on HAT news with stories on EPA saying farmers have the right to repair their machines and the Purdue Extension Health and Human Sciences program that's helping Hoosiers keep more money in their pockets this tax season. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for cold but pleasant conditions today in the new Indiana Farm Forecast, and the markets saw a turnaround Tuesday as corn, soybean and wheat futures all got a small bump. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Arlan Suderman has market insights. 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.

It’s Tuesday, February 3, 2026 and C.J. Miller is your host for this edition of the Hoosier Ag Today Daily Podcast – Made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust Speaking of First Farmers Bank & Trust, you’ll hear from their Chief Lending Officer Jeff Rodibaugh as he talks about the challenges facing farmers this year. Also coming up on the podcast, you’ll hear why Pork Producers are continuing to call on Congress for a legislative fix to California’s Prop 12. Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast. Plus, market analyst John Zanker with Farmer’s Keeper reviews Monday’s grain markets. That’s all next on HAT Daily Podcast!

Gold and Silver are hot! Our high temps are not. This is the season where there seems to not be a whole lot going on while at the same time, it seems like there is a lot going on. Sounds weird, but you know we're right! This week we tackle interest rates, skiing, currency trade, oversupply, acreage controls and being on the Purdue campus back in the day. It's everything and nothing, all at once. But it's better than talking about the damn groundhog.

The USDA estimates that 30-40% of the U.S. food supply is lost each year, a massive addition to landfills and negative contributor to environmental health. What if that waste stream was handled differently and innovated into dependable feed ingredients for farmers? This week, CEO of Nutrition 101 Rick Shipley, joins the podcast to talk upcycling feed, servicing the entire value chain and flying under the agbioscience radar. Highlights include: How Nutrition 101 leverages food waste management to serve the entire food value chain What conversations look like with producers in this era and how their team is positioned to help drive on-farm impact in a time of unique challenges for their operations Nutrition 101’s relationship with processors on the other end and how they create opportunities for growth, sustainability and more Rick’s tenure as CEO (8 months) and how he sees the company as a differentiator in the agbioscience industry The company’s roots originating on the farm and how that translates to solving problems and generating better feedback to shape priorities for the future What success looks like for the Nutrition 101 team when it comes to working with producers and processors alike How Nutrition 101 focuses on solutions that are practical, effective and easy to implement – and why that’s so critical The company’s acquisition of Value Feeds in 2025 and what it will enable them to do on their growth trajectory Rick’s belief in the company’s greatest untapped potential to date How Rick sees the industry leveraging tech, automation and other innovations to grow a young base of talent interested in focusing on animal nutrition and agriculture Nutrition 101’s impact growing over the next decade as the role of the farmer evolves What’s ahead for the company in 2026

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller reports on HAT news including reaction to bridge payments from an Indiana Farmer and board member of American Soybean Association and details on Purdue short courses on forest management for woodland owners. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has some snow in the new Indiana Farm Forecast, and the Friday corn, soybean and wheat markets sold off to wrap up the first month of the year. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Brian Basting discusses the market dynamics. 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 latest "4-H 4U" Podcast: Heather Vondielingen and Edwin Flores join us to discuss the Juntos 4-H Program. Juntos 4‑H, which translates to “together,” is a program that helps youth (grades 8 – 12) and their families gain the knowledge and skills they need to bridge the gap between high school and higher education. If you'd like to support "YOUR Purdue Extension" Podcasts—and reach a large audience of Indiana farmers and ag professionals—e-mail Molly Nichols: [email protected].

On the latest "Your Health" Podcast: Purdue Purdue Extension has introduced the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Ashley Piland, Senior Extension Educator, shares more about this initiative, which provides free tax preparation services to eligible individuals, including low-to-moderate-income taxpayers, seniors, and those with disabilities. If you'd like to advertise on this podcast—or one of our many "YOUR Purdue Extension" Podcasts—and reach a large audience of Indiana farmers and ag professionals, e-mail Molly Nichols: [email protected].

January's recap episode with Christy Wright, CEO of AgriNovus, and Libby Fritz, VP of AgriNovus, includes: Corteva and bp's 50:50 joint venture, Etlas, and its plans to advance production of biofuels made from crops.Elanco's $400 million investment in U.S. manufacturing, R&D and workforce. Listen to Jeff Simmons on Fox Business here.Primient's 100% acquisition of Primient Covation to advance their competitiveness in the bioeconomy.POET's $203 million investment in their Indiana location with plans to double production and nearly double workforce.Gripp winning honors from the ASABE for advancing agtech innovation.The bioeconomy is on the move this month! Get our Bioinnovation Playlist on YouTube. Click .Gripp was a former winner of AgriNovus' Velocity accelerator, which is set to kick off soon. Learn more about the program here.AgriNovus' Quadrant is back on March 11! Get details and register here.

On the Friday, January 30th edition of the HAT Daily Podcast: You’ll hear from State Rep. Kendell Culp, who’s pushing to keep his bill alive that would make it a felony to operate a drone over farmland or an ag property without permission! President Trump is throwing his weight behind year-round E-15. There's more snow in Ryan Martin’s forecast for part of the Hoosier State. Plus, Karl Setzer reviews Thursday’s grain markets. That’s all coming up on the HAT Daily Podcast…

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including John Deere breaking ground on a $125 million distribution center in Lake County, and this week’s Indiana Pork Taste of Elegance brought Indiana’s top chefs, pork producers, agriculture leaders and lawmakers together for quite an evening. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin let us know in the Indiana Farm Forecast how much more bitter cold weather to expect, and the Wednesday corn, soybean and wheat markets saw short covering. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Tom Fritz explains the higher move. 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 report on HAT news including tips on how a farmer might be able to save on the cost of insurance and reminders for livestock producers about the added risks for animal health and farm operations due to extreme winter weather. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a possibly slightly improved Indiana Farm Forecast, although continued bitter cold is expected, and the Tuesday corn and wheat markets were flat, but soybeans rebounded. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Mike Castle has market insights. 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 report the HAT news including how important a possible Indiana state sandwich, the breaded tenderloin, could be, and we have ag leaders' frustration over lack of a legislative fix for year-round E15. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has the Indiana Farm Forecast which includes more bitter cold winter weather, and the Monday corn, bean, and wheat markets were on the defensive throughout the day. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst John Zanker has market insights. 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.

This week as some of us dig out from the weekend snowstorm and others (Charlie) hit the slopes, we explore the growing movement into biological treatments. Some sound too good to be true, others just downright hokey. But is there something to all of this? What should we be looking at and what expectations of results can we have when looking at these products? We welcomed Agronomist Pat Larson to chat with us at the recent Fort Wayne Farm Show.

From partnerships and acquisitions to considerable growth in 2025, Traction Ag has had an incredible story to tell as innovators and entrepreneurs. Woven in the fabric of that story, though, is how that growth came to be: direct farmer relationships, focused on creating solutions that will ultimately drive their yield. This week, we are joined by Traction Ag’s COO, Hannah Parsons, to talk fintech for the farmer, making the barrier to entry accessible and what’s ahead for the company. Highlights include: Traction Ag’s tech stack and how the platform functions to specifically serve farming operators What their team is hearing from customers right now as they navigate challenges in financial management and decision making Gaps in a farming operation’s data that can create inefficiencies and how Traction Ag is designed to integrate for more streamlined impact How farmers respond to a platform like this, barriers to tech adoption and their biggest questions about how it can help their operations Strategic partnerships and integrations with FS and Keystone Cooperative and how they better serve the farmer The acquisition of PcMars and what it added to the company’s tech stack Hannah’s perspective on Traction Ag’s biggest untapped opportunities for growth What’s ahead for the company in 2026

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report the HAT news including the Indiana Small Farm Conference merging with another conference to better serve attendees. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast calls for a full week of below normal cold following that weekend winter storm, and the Friday corn, bean, and wheat markets worked higher for a second straight session. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Brian Basting has market insights. 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 latest Indiana Ag Policy Podcast: Eric Pfeiffer chats with Indiana Ag Leaders about legislation impacting our farmers and rural Hoosiers during the recent "Bacon Bar & Brunch" event at the Indiana Statehouse. The event was hosted by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and Indiana Soybean Alliance Membership & Policy Committee. The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance. Support for the podcast is also provided by Indiana Farm Bureau.

On the latest edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: You'll hear from Fort Wayne Dairy Producer Nathan Kuehnert as he tells Hoosier Ag Today how the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act that was recently signed into law by President Trump is a huge win for dairy producers, as well as kids in schools. Eric Pfeiffer chats with David Hardin with the Indiana Soybean Alliance about the significance of an Indiana bill (SB 55) that would create a fallback for Indiana's soybean and pork checkoff organizations if the federal organizations were to disappear. C.J. Miller reports on another bill in the Indiana Statehouse (SB 56) that would expedite the licensing process for out-of-state veterinarians to help solve the vet shortage across the state.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report the HAT news with stories on an Indiana bill that could be causing confusion for Indiana farmers and a market expert explains the real meaning behind China's soybean purchases. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes cold and windy with temperatures way below normal, and the Thursday corn, bean, and wheat markets gained some ground in a quiet session. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Karl Setzer has market insights. 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 latest "Your Farm" Podcast: We preview the upcoming Indiana Horticulture & Small Farm Conference coming up March 3-5 at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds in Danville. James Wolff, Purdue Extension-Allen County Director, shares why the two conferences are now merged together. He also talks about the educational opportunities available throughout this exciting three-day event. If you'd like to advertise on this podcast—or one of our many "YOUR Purdue Extension" Podcasts—and reach a large audience of Indiana farmers and ag professionals, e-mail Molly Nichols: [email protected].

It's going to get downright cold and it comes with some snow this weekend Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin shares his Indiana Farm Forecast on the HAT Podcast, 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. CJ Miller and Andy Eubank have the news today- a bill is moving through the Statehouse that could help address the veterinarian shortage we’ve been experiencing for years now and they discuss sharpening the pencil by fine-tuning fertility. Soybean futures saw double digit gains on Wednesday. You’ll hear why from Tom Fritz in Chicago on today’s HAT podcast!

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer reports the HAT news with stories on an Indiana winner at the American Farm Bureau annual convention, and what the whole milk in schools bill could mean for the nation's dairy farmers. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes clouds and moisture possibilities with arctic air chances, and the Tuesday corn, bean, and wheat markets sold off. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Arlan Suderman has market insights. 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 report HAT news with stories on data and drones, from the soil to drone spray technology over the top of those soils. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says arctic air hangs around again today and snow is possible tomorrow in the Indiana Farm Forecast, and the markets were closed yesterday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, but Andy Eubank has the analyst Brian Basting offering marketing strategies to think about. 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.

This week Ryan and Charlie are joined by Greg Kneubuhler, affectionately known as the "Nebulizer" by Ryan, at the Fort Wayne Farm Show. The guys discuss the abomination that was the USDA reports from last Monday, outcomes of the NCAA Football National Championships and a few other top of mind issues. However, things get really interesting on a dive into what seems like a "gray area" in the Federal tax code...one that may let you in on some tax savings on new land purchases where the acreage has excess fertility at the time of purchase.

For more than 100 years, Ingredion has been providing the world ingredient solutions. From sweeteners to starches, that type of innovation has to be grounded in a consumer-forward attitude and understand what comes next in the food industry – all around the world. Today we are joined by Eric Seip, SVP of Global Operations and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Ingredion, to explore global ingredients in more than 120 countries across 60 diverse sectors and how they stay on the cutting edge of providing innovative solutions. Highlights include: What Ingredion does and who they aim to serve through innovation Common gaps and challenges emerging for customers across their food and beverage portfolio How Eric sees Ingredion helping to advance Food is Health Consumer preferences shifting and how those translate into operational and R&D priorities Ingredion’s recent $100 million investment in its Indianapolis facility, what it entails, the capabilities it adds and why now What this upgrade to the Indianapolis locate will differentiate from their competitors or others in the space What technologies Eric believes have the biggest potential to transform how Ingredion innovates in the future The food value chain, texture and challenges that have risen in recent years – and how Ingredion has found themselves adapting through headwinds to build resilience Ingredion’s perspective on partnerships and how they’re used to drive outcomes forward The relationship with the farmer and what that means to the Ingredion innovation portfolio Biggest challenges and opportunities facing the food ingredients industry What has Eric most excited for Ingredion in the future

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Sophia Shannon report HAT news with stories on whole milk going back on Indiana school menus and catching up with the very busy state FFA officer team. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says even colder air is moving through before slightly moderating temperatures in the Indiana Farm Forecast, and Friday corn, soybean and wheat futures all gained some ground while the cattle market saw a sharp selloff. Andy Eubank has the final numbers and analyst Brian Basting 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 latest edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Our news team was on location this past week at the 37th Fort Wayne Farm Show inside the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum! During the Fort Wayne Farm Show, Eric Pfeiffer spoke with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin about the Spring Planting Outlook for 2026. He also chatted with Shawn Gearhart with with Brock Grain Systems, as they talk about their experience as members of the AgrIInstitute ALP Class 21 and encourage others to sign up now for ALP Class 22. Also, C.J. Miller visits with Nate Perry from Huntington University as they discuss

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report HAT news from the Fort Wayne Farm Show with stories on the work United Soybean Board does promoting soybeans, and rock just might be the biggest obstacle to planting. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has clouds, cold and some snow in the Indiana Farm Forecast, and Thursday soybean futures gained a dime while working higher all day. Andy Eubank has the final 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 C.J. Miller report HAT news from the Fort Wayne Farm Show with stories on considering a career in agriculture by attending Huntington University, and if you're already in the industry consider joining the Indiana Ag Leadership Program. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has the Indiana Farm Forecast which includes the return of wintery conditions, and Wednesday corn, soybean and wheat futures made an attempt to claw back some of this week's losses. Andy Eubank has the final 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 Greg Allen report HAT news from the Fort Wayne Farm Show with an early look at how spring weather could impact planting, and last year's swings in weather and uneven yields really kept farmers and researchers on their toes. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has the near term Indiana Farm Forecasts update on the return of cold air, and Tuesday corn and wheat futures stabilized from the Monday selloff post-USDA, but soybeans liquidated further. Andy Eubank has the final 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.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report on HAT news with stories on whether Governor Braun's tax reform is good for farmers, and how the top House and Senate ag lawmakers are responding to ag leaders pushing for farm labor reform. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin thinks the milder air currently is probably the end of that for the rest of the month as cold air comes back in. Monday grains and soybeans went into a sharp selloff after release of the very bearish USDA January crop report. Andy Eubank has the final numbers and analyst Mike Castle provides report details. 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.