Hoosier Ag Today Podcast Network

Ryan is already deep into meeting season. Charlie is still harvesting corn in the snow. Temps have already pushed below zero and the markets still suck. But we ponder this: How many times have you lamented about what is wrong with your world, your community or your country, and wanted it to be different? This week we sit down with Mike Thompson, a District Sales Manager for a regional seed company who has decided to try and make a difference by running for the Indiana State Senate seat in District 17. After recapping the year in the field on test plots, genetics and what's in the pipeline, we shift to his senate run, the thought process and ask "have you gone mental, man?"...but in a polite and curious way. This episode speaks a lot about ambition, loyalty, community pride and setting an example.

From domestic and global policy to the speed of innovation, the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) works on behalf of the industry to promote research, development and movement of quality seed to meet the world’s demand for food, feed, fiber and beyond. This week, Beck’s Hybrids’ President, Scott Beck, hosts ASTA CEO, Andy LaVigne, and organization Chair, Dave Treinen, to talk about the organization’s pursuit to better connect innovation to consumers, new markets, policymakers and more. We get into: ASTA as one of the world’s oldest trade organizations and who they aim to serve Where seed production finds itself in the mix of current challenges facing production agriculture and what is unique to them The biggest regulatory discussions shaping the industry, both domestically and internationally How domestic policy impacts the industry’s ability to do business internationally The accelerated trend of food is health, the seed innovator’s role and how ASTA is tackling this with its partners across the value chain How ASTA works to connect seed innovation to the consumer’s understanding of food production Where ASTA sees the biggest opportunities to advance technologies through partnerships and collaborations Big areas of focus for 2026 The call to action for seed distributors and innovators that want a seat at the table with ASTA, but don’t know how to get started

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including how public hearings reviewing the U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement are drawing a lot of attention and meet new recipients of Indiana forest stewardship awards. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast has a mix of conditions including snow this week, and the Friday corn, soybean and wheat markets sold off with beans leading the downward slide. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Brian Basting has 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: Eric Pfeiffer reports how USDA is looking to being the move of many of its employees from Washington, D.C. into Indianapolis and four other regional hubs this coming summer to make it easier for those with children to relocate at the end of their respective school year. Greg Allen reports how Indiana Farm Bureau's AgELECT program is identifying and supporting candidates who are friendly to agriculture. Also, C.J. Miller chats with Purdue Extension Forester Lenny Farlee about the benefits of having a real Christmas tree in your home this holiday season!

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including how one sector of the Indiana economy, agriculture, may be feeling the squeeze, plus we have reasons your family may want to consider putting up a fresh Christmas tree this year. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast has bitter cold and significant wind chills today, and the Thursday corn, soybean and wheat markets saw a minor rebound, working higher much of the day. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Karl Setzer has 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 episode of the "Your Farm" Podcast: C.J. Miller chats with Lenny Farlee, Extension Forester from Purdue University's Department of Forestry & Natural Resources, about the environmental and sustainability benefits of a having a real Christmas tree in your home this holiday season. The "Your Farm" Podcast is one of the many new podcasts available as Hoosier Ag Today Presents YOUR Purdue Extension—a Podcast Network!

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen have the news including the USDA move from Washington DC to regional hubs like Indianapolis and the importance of understanding how and when to use bio stimulants. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes an arctic high pressure system over Indiana, and the Wednesday corn, soybean and wheat markets all sold off throughout the session. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Tom Fritz has 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 news including will we ever see the year-round, nationwide sale of E15, and how the soybean checkoff continues to deliver value back to the farm. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes cold air continuing this week but not much in the way of snow activity, and the Tuesday corn, soybean and wheat markets were mixed with a selloff only in soybean futures. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Arlan Suderman has 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 news including ways farmers can be heard by their legislators on important issues and whether a tractor or equipment purchase can create a tax advantage going into the end of the year. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes snow moving out of the state to the east, but cold air continues. The Monday corn, soybean and wheat markets worked lower on lack of fresh news and flash sales. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Karl Setzer has 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.

What exactly are phytotoxins? Glenn Longabaugh joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama back in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. As everyone’s favorite (and only) technical agronomist at Premier Companies, Glenn is here to share about more than just otter toilets.Glenn, Sal, and Jeff discuss phytotoxins and how cereal rye contributes to their presence in the field. Glenn will also share why a grower might want to avoid planting corn immediately following wheat or cereal rye and the steps to take if it’s unavoidable. In addition to learning how weather impacts the rotting of the cereal grain and the vigor of the new crop, Glenn will teach us how Ascend2 and Ascend ST3 can help a grower in the transition between cover crop and corn. From discussions around IRAC (Insecticide Resistance Action Committee) and compounds that crystallize in an insect’s gut to an otter’s poop dance, you’ll hear why “it comes around to poop in almost every conversation!”

Mark Eads returns as we discuss land use. While its easy to see black and white when it comes to the best and most prudent use of prime farm land, there is plenty of gray area and questions that surround present and future development as well when it comes down to it. There are some winners and plenty of losers in this high stakes game.

Mark Eads returns as we discuss land use. While its easy to see black and white when it comes to the best and most prudent use of prime farm land, there is plenty of gray area and questions that surround present and future development as well when it comes down to it. There are some winners and plenty of losers in this high stakes game.

From market volatility to high input costs and beyond, farmers have faced a series of unique challenges -- and farm management is something they need and want to get a good grasp on for their operations. Looking ahead to 2026, we are joined by Dwight Raab, Advisor to Farm Business Farm Management, to examine the balance between innovation adoption and financial management. We get into: A high-level perspective on the work FBFM does to serve Midwest farmers through data-driven decisions What the year has looked like for their farmers and how that’s informed their decision making for 2026 Tax policies that are changing and how the One Big Beautiful Bill is transforming the way people should be thinking about their farming operations Out of the farmers who have operations that are doing well – what are they doing differently than others? FBFM’s comprehensive farm level financial data and how those models have helped guide their decision-making processes Balancing the adoption of new innovation between the realities of economic pressures for farming operations and what efficiencies could come from technologies coming on farm The importance of financial literacy as farming operations switch hands over the next ten years The one piece of advice Dwight would offer heading into 2026

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including the importance of conservation practices on U.S. farmland and some fungicides to think about for the next crop year. Winter is definitely here and HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says the cold continues with more snow possible too. The Friday corn and soybean markets were higher throughout the slightly shortened session. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Mike Castle has 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 this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: The prices for farm fertilizer remain sky-high, but will that change for 2026? C.J. Miller chats with Josh Linville, Vice President of StoneX, about the pricing and availability of fertilizers for next year. Eric Pfeiffer also talks with USDA Under Secretary Richard Fordyce, who oversees Farm Production and Conservation. They discuss the reason behind the shift in USDA's policy to push voluntary conservation, as opposed to the Biden administration's policy of mandating conservation practices for many farmers. A winter storm is on its way to the Hoosier State this weekend. Chief Meteorologist has more in your Indiana Farm Forecast. Plus, Mike Castle with StoneX reviews the grain markets from the abbreviated holiday trade we saw on Friday. All that and more are part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!