Hoosier Ag Today Podcast

You know the saying hold your friends close, and your enemies closer?  It revolves around trust, or lack thereof. These days data is everywhere: Rewards cards, points accounts, inputing phone numbers and emails, and we swear our phones, smart TVs and routers are listening to us. Ag was a bit late to the party, but seems to be catching up to the Data Craze quite swiftly. Do you know where pieces of information about you are being captured, where they are going and whats being done with it all? Do you think companies have your best interest at heart? Or is there a lot more in play here?  We'll dive into the trust issue this time around.  Where we go from here, still yet to be determined. 

So much can happen in a year – transformative change can happen in 70. From applied research to precision fermentation, United Animal Health has continued to accelerate innovation and growth of its portfolio on behalf of producers over their seven decades of business. This week, we are joined by COO Trent Torrance to cover it all – joint ventures, animal nutrition, food is health, artificial intelligence and beyond. Highlights include:  United Animal Health’s pursuit to grow and serve a broader range of agriculture and food production Some unique challenges and emerging issues that they’re trying to get ahead of on behalf of producers The state of discussion with producers United Animal Health works with and how they feel about the year ahead How their investment in applied research has defined and differentiated them as a company Trent’s thoughts on the biggest opportunities for transformational change in food production The critical intersection of animal and human health – and United Animal Health’s role i

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Andy Eubank report on HAT news with stories on a bill to make it more difficult for Hoosier Homestead farms to become victims of eminent domain, and more Bridge Payment dollars are needed but are not likely coming. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for more chill in the air today but more mild air is headed back to the state. Friday grains and soybeans were quiet and steady ahead of today's extensive USDA data release. Andy has the final numbers 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 take a deeper dive into several bills that have a major impact on Indiana agriculture. You'll hear about a bill that would ban ultraprocessed foods from being served during lunch at Indiana's public schools. You'll also hear about a bill that would provide greater protections for Hoosier Homestead farms that have been in the same family for at least 100 years.

On the latest episode of the 'Your Community' Podcast: You’ll hear about Purdue Extension’s brand-new Community Vitality Program, which seeks to partner with Indiana’s small towns and rural communities to plan, build, and implement new projects tailored to grow the local economy, support well-being, and develop leadership opportunities. Hoosier Ag Today’s C.J. Miller chats with Jeff Walker and Michael Wilcox with Purdue Extension Community Development about this exciting new pilot program.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report on HAT news with stories on what bills Indiana Farm Bureau members said they would be watching during their annual legislative forum this week and a groundbreaking was held yesterday for a new egg processing facility in Indiana. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for more moisture with continued mild temperatures, but change is on the way. The Thursday grains were mostly just above even while soybeans traded lower. Andy Eubank has the final numbers 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 with stories on an Indiana bill that may target some pork in the state's public schools and details on the FFA Blue and Gold Gala next month. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for the warmest two days of the week to start today, and the Wednesday grain and oilseed markets worked back on the high side throughout the day. Andy Eubank has the final numbers and analyst Tom Fritz 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 C.J. Miller and Andy Eubank report the HAT news with stories on the new man in charge at the Indiana State Fair and how to have difficult conversations to work toward lowering cash rents. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for more sunshine today and continued moderate temperatures in the Indiana Farm Forecast. Tuesday grain and oilseeds markets reversed the course from a rally on Monday. Andy has the final numbers and analyst Arlan Suderman 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 the HAT news with stories on a 2026 farm financial scenario that looks like 2025, and what you can do about it this week, plus meet the new Indiana State Fair queen, crowned Sunday. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls some clouds in the north and clearer in the central and southern portions of Indiana with continued mild temps. Monday the market quote board looked unusual. Everything was green and ag and many other markets posted gains. Andy Eubank has the final numbers 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.

Think 4-H is just showing cattle? Think again! Special guests Danielle Walker and Taylor Chastain join hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  Taylor and Danielle are both extension educators for Purdue University, and Danielle also serves as their Ag and Natural Resources educator and Interim CEO.  Danielle and Taylor will tell us about their roles as extension educators, and you’ll also learn more about the ag and natural resources role.  You’ll also learn about the Purdue extension service and the variety of ways they are able to provide resources to growers.  From Legos to collections, Danielle and Taylor will share about the variety of projects available in the 4-H program. One day, extension educators will answer questions about potholders and the next day, they’ll have questions about bag worms. “It’s like every day is Trivial Pursuit for an extension educator!”Subscribe to The High Ground podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.c

Happy New Year!  2026 rolls in with a full slate of meetings, farm shows, and shop projects. If one of those shop projects revolves around changing your planter set up or rebuilding row units, this week's guest will be a good resource. Rich Schipf, of Shlipf Precision Ag has probably forgotten more about planter set ups than most of us can claim to have picked up in a lifetime. This week we talk about precision ag, where it came from, where it's going  and where you might be leaving profit on the table when it comes to planter set ups.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report the HAT news with stories on a change in the U.S. rail industry and cattle producers thrived in 2025, the opposite of corn and soybean producers. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for a warmup starting today, and Friday markets were again quiet and lower. Andy Eubank has the final numbers 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 the latest edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: USDA has revealed the per-acre payment rates as part of their $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance program. Eric Pfeiffer reports on the rates for each of the eligible commodities and when producers will be receiving their payments. A ban on new drones made in China and other foreign countries has been recently put into place by the FCC. C.J. Miller reports how that could impact the ag industry over the next several years. Also, the Fort Wayne Farm Show is fast approaching. You'll hear a preview—plus, find out how you can help support Indiana FFA with their Benefit Auction during the show at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. That's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including just released details on the $12 billion dollar farmer aid package announced back on December 8th by President Trump and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has more improvement in conditions with moderating temperatures as we move into the weekend and next week, and on the market review, Andy Eubank is joined by analyst Karl Setzer to look back on the year in the markets and discuss what's ahead. 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.

Happy New Year! On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including whether you can still use your Chinese manufactured drone this year on the farm and could farmers really get clearer guidance from EPA on what qualifies as a regulated waterway under WOTUS? The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for improving weather as we start 2026, and Wednesday corn, soybean and wheat markets sold off to put a cap on 2025. Andy Eubank has settlements and Tom Fritz 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 Andy Eubank have the news including how to show your support for Indiana FFA at the Ft. Wayne Farm Show, and a way to experiment in the new year with a small portion of your corn acres. In the Indiana Farm Forecast HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says chilly weather continues as we usher in 2026, and the Tuesday corn, soybean and wheat markets again liquidated in nearly steady trade. Andy has settlements and 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 have the news including a preview of the Fort Wayne Farm Show which is right around the corner, and a final rule from USDA that would update the nation’s crop insurance and risk management system. In the Indiana Farm Forecast HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for decreasing winds with possible movement away from the very cold temps, and Monday corn, soybean and wheat markets liquidated again, joining gold, silver and the stock market. Andy Eubank has settlements and 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.

On the latest episode of the "Your Health" Podcast: Falls are a leading cause of injury for older adults, but a program through Purdue Extension is helping seniors stay on their feet and confident. Kelsie Jo Muller, Human Development and Family Science Extension Specialist, shares more about the program called “A Matter of Balance” that’s designed to reduce the fear of falling while improving balance, strength, and mobility.

Where might diesel prices be headed?  Special guests, Chad Stuckwisch and Todd Masten join hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  Todd serves as the Business Development Manager and Chad is an energy sales and account manager for Premier Energy.  In addition to learning about the Premier Energy division itself, you’ll learn about Chad and Todd’s education and career path.  You’ll hear how CountryMark’s private pipeline and premium products stands out against competition and the support system that exists to track product from the ground to the pump.  You’ll also learn how growers can lock in diesel prices which can help growers budget and potentially save money.  You’ll also learn how Premier Connect can help with budgeting, paying bills, and ordering fuel. “We’re pretty well the one stop shop for anything a farmer or commercial place would need, anywhere from diesel fuel to the DEF, oil, grease, antifreeze, wiper fluid… anything