Hoosier Ag Today Podcast

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 partne

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: Molly@HoosierAgToday.com.

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 loca

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.