Hoosier Ag Today Podcast

It is rare air to get two fantastic leaders in the same room for the podcast, but today we are joined by our very own. CICP’s CEO, Melina Kennedy, hosts our newly named AgriNovus President and CEO, Christy Wright, to talk service, food as the next frontier of health and her vision for what lies ahead for Indiana’s agbioscience economy.

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including USDA's new program with new funding focused on regenerative agriculture and now is the time for corn and soybean growers to get serious about weed control. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has the new Indiana Farm Forecast which still has arctic high pressure over the state but a significant change in temps is coming soon. The end of the week brought a selloff in grain and oilseed markets Friday. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Brian Basting 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 edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: President Trump announced a $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance program aimed at helping America's farmers impacted by low crop prices. As Trump made his announcement on Monday, he was joined by Indiana corn and soybean producer Tyler Everett, who tells Hoosier Ag Today how he received the special invitation to share in the announcement at the White House. Andy Eubank reports on the continued push by the National Corn Growers Association to make year-round nationwide sales of E-15 a reality. Plus, Indiana FFA recently received a $750,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. C.J. Miller reports how the organization plans to use that grant to expand its Leadership Center near Trafalgar. Brian Basting reviews Friday's grain markets. Plus, Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says we're in for a "roller-coaster ride" when it comes to winter weather over the next two weeks! That's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!  

On the latest episode of the "4-H 4U" Podcast: Greg Allen chats with Jennifer Abrell, Indiana 4-H College & Career Readiness Specialist, about the "Beyond Ready" program, which is preparing kids to be "ready for life, ready for work." The "4-H 4U Podcast" is one of the many new podcasts available as Hoosier Ag Today Presents YOUR Purdue Extension—a Podcast Network.

On the HAT Podcast Andy Eubank and Greg Allen have the news including two big ideas shaping the future of farmers actively improving human health on the farm and E15 and high inputs remain a focus of the National Corn Growers Association's work in Washington. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for rapidly dropping temperatures with possible lingering snow in the new Indiana Farm Forecast. The Thursday grain and oilseed markets worked quietly to the positive side. C.J. Miller 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 3/4 of a million dollars granted to Indiana FFA by Lilly Endowment and Ag Leadership Program scholarships are available for full-time farmers. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a mix of weather conditions to cover in the new Indiana Farm Forecast that does include precipitation and arctic air. The Wednesday soybean market had an assist from flash sales to China while corn and wheat traded lower. 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 Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including details on government aid to farmers announced Monday and the reaction of an Indiana farmer who was at the White House during the announcement. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says a clipper system could bring some snow to parts of Indiana today before brutal cold air comes this weekend, and the Tuesday grains and oilseeds were mixed before the USDA December and little changed after the release. 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 C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including how African swine fever confirmed in Spain is impacting the pork market around the world and our next generation of leaders is getting a boost from Indiana 4-H. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes cold, snowy conditions the rest of the week, and the Monday grains and oilseeds were led lower by weakness in soybeans ahead of today's USDA December update. 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 navigate the leadership gap that exists with recent graduates in agriculture who don’t have the farm background?  Special and returning guest Sarah Beth Aubrey joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  Sarah Beth is the CEO and Founder of The Envoy Group and CEO and Founder of Agvocacy Coalitions.In addition to sharing a glimpse into her career history, Sarah Beth will share about her agriculture and energy consulting firms, The Envoy Group and Agvocacy Coalitions. You’ll also learn about the WISE (Women in Sustainability Experience) network and how it’s designed to help women find a space for networking and peer relationships in that segment of the industry.  Sal, Jeff, and Sarah Beth will also discuss the leadership gap and opportunities that exist with those who don’t have farming backgrounds but do have an interest in agriculture. “We can be real snobbish about ag knowledge…  I think the closest thing we can do for that leadership

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

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.