Hoosier Ag Today Podcast

While trying to take a look at a year in review to finish out 2025, Ryan and Charlie get side-tracked by layers of dust, fire hazards, actual fires, winter shop tasks and worthless tools. It's a good thing that there was nothing really going on in the markets or with the weather. 

From gene editing to food is health and consumer education to bioinnovation, we’ve had no shortage of amazing conversations on the podcast this year. This episode is a celebration of some of your favorite guests combined into one ultimate audio experience. And let’s face it, you have the holiday windshield time for this podcast. Don’t you? Featuring the following guests:  Wendy Srnic, Corteva Agriscience Jay Hulbert, Ag Alumni Seed (Retired) Ronda Hamm, Conner Prairie’s Food, Farm and Energy Experience Mike Jacob, TerraForce Mark Warner, Liberation Bioindustries Ed Fish, Bay State Milling Sarah Glaven, Princeton University’s Andlinger Center Aaron Schacht, BiomEdit Christy Wright, AgriNovus We can’t wait to bring you even more fantastic Agbioscience content in 2026! Season 9 starts January 12. 

On the HAT Podcast Greg Allen and Andy Eubank have the news including a look at the upcoming 2026 Commodity Classic, which is celebrating its 30th year, and a program through the Purdue Extension 4-H that help seniors, senior citizens that is. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast details the big change we've seen in weather across the Midwest. Corn, soybeans and wheat sold off Friday, the day after Christmas. Andy has settlements and 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 this week's edition of the Hoosier Ag This Week: We not only give you the top farm news stories from this past week, but we also take a look back at some of the major news stories that impacted Indiana's farmers and ag businesses throughout 2025! Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says the above-normal temperatures this weekend will give way on Monday to much colder air and back-to-normal temperatures for late December. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews the grain markets from a shortened Christmas week of trade. It's all part of the year-end Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including a look at the 2026 trade deficit projection and planning your weed control program for the coming season. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes clouds and a mix of conditions in the coming days, and during the short Christmas Eve session Wednesday, grain and oilseed markets posted some nice gains. 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 Greg Allen and Andy Eubank have the news including a mindset for soybean growers to think about as they plan the 2026 crop and the U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement, set for review in 2026, and how the renegotiation could bring major opportunities for agriculture. Midwest weather has really warmed up in time for Christmas. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has details on what's next in the Indiana Farm Forecast, and Tuesday grain and oilseed markets were mixed and uninspired as holiday trade is in full force. Andy 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.

Charlie finally wraps up corn harvest, and that means a weight is lifted as part of a Christmas Miracle. But now we have Bridge Payments to fret about! What the heck are they, how are they calculated and when does it all happen?  We have some of those answers to go along with a whole lot of Ryan and Charlie speculation for this week. Weather looks very un-Christmas-like, markets certainly are scrooge-worthy, and Charlie was a winner in harvest Bingo this year. Brought to you by Mac America Ag Finance, Norhtern Indiana:  574-253-3433

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen have the news including Indiana Pork taking aim at food insecurity across the state this holiday season and how ag producers remain concerned about what the MAHA movement might mean for the industry. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin details rain chances and how long warm air remains past Christmas Day. Monday grain and oilseed markets all worked higher throughout trade. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst John Zanker 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.

How do we build up agriculture economic development?  Returning guest, Don Lamb joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  As you may remember, Don is the Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture.  In addition to sharing about his career background and what his role looks like on a day-to-day basis, he’ll discuss why Indiana’s department of agriculture is so special.  You’ll also hear how Don and “Team Ag Indiana” were able to successfully deliver a pitch to bring a USDA hub to Indiana and potential benefits to Indiana growers to have them local.  Don will also explain his thoughts around successfully tracking and managing agriculture economic development despite urban sprawl and large industrial sites.  “When I think about… economic development and agriculture, the doing should be happening locally… Get active.”

When it comes to crop inputs, farmers are looking for more than a salesman in the field – they need an advisor. One partner that can help shape decision making that keeps them profitable, efficient and sustainable all while driving yield to make their operations successful. It’s a tall order and one this week’s guest loves to welcome as a challenge. Danny Carmony, Central Indiana GM for Nutrien Ag Solutions, joins AgriNovus’ VP Libby Fritz to talk consistency, serving in that advisory role over multiple generations and what innovations have him most excited for the future of the industry. We get into:  The work Nutrien Ag Solutions does to serve farmers and the outlook of growers over the last 12 months What Danny sees ahead for 2026 and recommendations they are making to their customers The relationship of Nutrien Ag Solutions with its parent company and its unique advantage Alternatives for nitrogen fertilizer, new forms of nitrogen or emerging innovations that enable the farmer to be more efficient Generat

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including the huge push by soybean growers to expand biodiesel and a Madison County man who is finding new life on the farm for an unlikely construction leftover, used drywall. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says we get back on the mild side with temperatures this week and that includes well above normal for Christmas. Friday grain and oilseed markets were mixed again, and very quiet. 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 episode of the “Your Community” Podcast: Dr. Kara Salazar, Assistant Program Leader for Community Development with Purdue Extension, talks about the efforts to help Indiana’s communities plan for a more resilient and sustainable future. She discusses the community-based programs available that focus on green infrastructure, hazard mitigation, parks and public spaces, land use planning, and renewable energy development.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including what Indiana farmers should be thinking about as we get closer to the new year and a report on what over 1 million U.S. FFA members might like to see under the Christmas tree this year. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin updates you on the Indiana Farm Forecast which has colder air today and then a little warmer again. Thursday grain and oilseed markets were mixed as corn and wheat futures worked above even all day. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Tom Fritz provides 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 C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including a fast-approaching deadline for farmers to qualify for USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, and we have details on Keystone Cooperative's initiative to strengthen the rural communities it serves. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says warm conditions continue and rain starts to spread across the state, but a cold wave is again coming. Wednesday grain and oilseed markets were mixed and all tested the high side, but only corn futures finished there. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Karl Setzer provides 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 news including a change of venue in June for the Indiana FFA State Convention and legislation aimed at growing healthier kids in American classrooms is closer to becoming law. In the new Indiana Farm Forecast HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has more mild air today and rain tomorrow. Tuesday grain and oilseed markets again worked in the red, absent any news to feed the bull. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Mike Castle provides 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 C.J. Miller and our high school intern Sophia Shannon have the news including one of Purdue’s top agronomists in disagreement with USDA's 206 bushels per acre Indiana corn crop projection and new tools to tackle red crown rot and sudden death syndrome in soybeans next year. In the new Indiana Farm Forecast HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a mix of conditions including a turn to milder air. Monday grain and oilseed markets saw more liquidation and wheat was the loss leader. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst John Zanker provides 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 Purdue Crop Chat Podcast: Dan "Corn" Quinn and "Soybean" Shaun Casteel take a look back at the 2025 crop season. Dan says he disagrees with USDA's assessment that says Indiana's average corn yield hit a record of 206 bushels an acre this year. This podcast is made possible by the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance. Your Indiana corn and soybean checkoff investments are working to find new markets for your crops through International Demand, New Uses and Research. Learn more about the programs working on your behalf at YourCheckoff.org.

We’re all about propane today!  Special guest Brennan Gilbert and most edited guest, Bill Houze join hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  Bill has been in propane sales and Brennan is a district manager.  They have both been with Premier Energy for years now and have seen how the company has grown and evolved.Bill and Brennan will share about their current roles with Premier and how they’ve worked to help Premier Energy maintain standards through the company growth.  In addition to learning about their testing and required certifications, you’ll hear how Premier makes sure their employees have proper training to do their jobs safely and effectively.  Bill will share about the Gold Cap program and why Premier’s Keep Full program can help take the stress off of your plate and make sure you don’t run out of propane.  There are tips for the customer, as well!  “Understand what appliances you have that are propane…  what [propane] sm

Controversy, Questions, Promises and Inaction. This week Ryan and Charlie rehash the headlines of the week, from Indiana re-districting to USDA's dud of a WASDE report. China's commodity buying to Charlie's harvest progress. Farmer Bridge Payments to bi-polar weather patterns. The thoughts and comments in our discussions this week may surprise you...or perhaps they wont. Either way, we probably don't care...as long as we provoke thought.