Hoosier Ag Today Podcast

Biochar is an effective and profitable way to manage organic waste – and there are innovators creating new platforms to enable producers, investors and equipment suppliers to grow and deploy waste-to-value projects faster and easier than ever before. This week, we are joined by Jason Dodier, Co-Founder and CCO of Grain Ecosystem, to talk decarbonization projects, the value of the American farmer and grain as a risk reduction partner. We get into:  What Grain Ecosystem does and how they deploy these waste-to-value solutions How this process looks for each player in the system – farmers, investors and equipment suppliers The Grain Ecosystem model and its adoptability that differentiates it from competitors on the market Feedback they get from the ecosystem as they deploy solutions Grain’s momentum built up over the last three years and the company’s biggest opportunities for growth Working with Elevate Ventures and other Indiana partners to expand their footprint in the state What’s ahead for Grain Ecosystem 

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including gains overseas for U.S. for pork and a look at this week's FFA national convention coming back to Indianapolis. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin includes continued dry conditions with slight rain chances in the south later in the day, and the Friday corn, soybean and wheat markets all worked a little lower. Andy Eubank has the 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: As we get closer to putting a bow on harvest season, Chief Meteorologist says we're dry this weekend, but we could see moisture on-and-off throughout the following 10 days in his Harvest Weather Forecast presented by Beacon Credit Union. You'll also hear crop updates from Jeff Lakin with Channel Seeds, as well as our "Crop Tour" reports from farmers all across the Hoosier State. C.J. Miller reports on President Trump's plan to buy beef from Argentina, and why U.S. beef producers are pushing back on that plan. Also, Brian Basting reviews Friday's grain markets and Andy Eubank

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including the new harvest weather forecast and more about the Field Atlas program that helps students see the ag industry first hand. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin includes some warmer temps and dry conditions for a few days, and there was strength in the Thursday corn, soybean and wheat markets. Andy Eubank has the 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 C.J. Miller, Greg Allen and Andy Eubank have the news including a harvest update from northwest Indiana and tips on sprucing up the yard now from the Indiana Woodland Owners. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has more partly cloudy weather and possibly some warming tomorrow. Corn, soybean and wheat futures reversed Wednesday to post moderate gains. Eric Pfeiffer has the 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 latest episode of the “Your Community” Podcast: Chelsea Brewer and Donna Vandergraff with Purdue Extension discuss the new "Steps to a Healthy You" curriculum that focuses on practical, science-based ways to choose more nutrient-dense foods that not only support long-term health but also keep you feeling satisfied and content. "Your Community" is one of the many new podcasts now available as Hoosier Ag Today presents YOUR Purdue Extension—a podcast network!

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including beef producers' comments on President Trump's plan to lower beef prices and the benefits of 4-H from actual members as enrollment for the new year opens. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says mostly cloudy conditions will prevail the next three days, and the grain and oilseed markets made it a turnaround Tuesday with a mild selloff yesterday. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Arlan Suderman 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.

When every dollar counts, guessing what's in your soil isn't an option. That's where soil testing comes in.   In this episode of The Dirt, we dig into how soil testing can help farmers make every input dollar work harder in their fields.   Host Mike Howell is joined by Alan Meijer and Mick Goedeken from Waypoint Analytical as they discuss the real ROI of soil testing and why cutting back under tight margins isn't ideal.   They explore how soil sampling improves fertilizer efficiency and crop performance, how often to test your soil, the best time of year to sample, and which soil test results matter most for your bottom line. Plus, Alan and Mick share the latest soil data trends from millions of lab results, including rising sulfur levels and shifting phosphate values.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer has the news including an update on a pretty good harvest from around Indiana. In the Indiana Farm Forecast, HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says get ready for colder and damper conditions ahead, and the grain and oilseed markets were led higher again by a strong soy complex Monday. Andy Eubank has the 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.

We’re talking about AI, but it might not be the AI you’re thinking of.  Returning guest Kyle Schonert joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  Kyle is the Field Marketing Director for WinField United, and he’s here to talk with us about the tariff landscape as it relates to active ingredients.If you’ve ever wondered where all of our finished products in our insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides come from and what the tariffs have done to the overall costs in this realm, Kyle will break all of those down for us today.  Jeff, Sal, and Kyle will also dig into some of the surprising places the tariffs show up and why communication and planning ahead with your retailer matter more than ever.  From tackling supply concerns to discussing the risks of failing to plan, this episode is packed with insights on how global trade decisions trickle all the way down to the farm.

From agbioscience innovation to defense, pharma, food and nutrition, and beyond – the bioeconomy is broad; and the intersection of innovation, research and policy generates a lot of questions when it comes to how we grow and scale to be a global leader right here in the United States. This week, we are joined by Sarah Glaven, Visiting Fellow at Princeton University’s Andlinger Center and a former biotechnologist representing The White House, The Pentagon and The Naval Research Laboratory. We get into:  Sarah’s professional story, from being an outdoors kid to leading critical bioinnovation work on a national scale How she defines the bioeconomy and what she believes is its importance to the US’ future Biggest headwinds we are facing when it comes to the growth and scale of the bioeconomy How her past experiences have shaped her perspective on the critical alignment needed among policy, innovation and research to advance the bioeconomy in the US (and the grade she’d give us on that alignment today) Indiana’s p

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and and Greg Allen have the news including an ag expo designed to show how a farmer impacted by disability can continue farming and what does storage capacity nationally look like as farmers bring in the huge 2025 crop? In the Indiana Farm Forecast, HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for some minimal rain chances and even cooler air after today, and the grain and oilseed markets were led higher by soybeans Friday. Andy Eubank has the 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.

Dave Weisflog returns to Red Barn Studios and the guys tackle the potential for an Ag world without China as a trading partner. What does it look like? Can we survive? What has to change? Is it possible? Don't forget to Like and subscribe!

On the latest edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: We'll see a chance in the weather pattern that brings rain this weekend, as well as cooler temperatures and possibly frost this coming week according to Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin and his Harvest Weather Forecast presented by Beacon Credit Union. We also have several harvest updates from farmers around the state with our "Crop Tour Tuesday", along with an update on corn and soybean yields around northwestern Indiana from Marty Park with Gutwein Seed Services, a Channel Seed dealer. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews the grain markets and Andy Eubank shares the closing numbers from Friday's trade. That's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

On the latest episode of the Purdue Crop Chat Podcast: To use a baseball metaphor, we’ve already reached the “ninth inning” when it comes to harvest. Dan “Corn” Quinn and “Soybean” Shaun Casteel with Purdue Extension discuss yields for both crops. They also share their thoughts on preparations and adjustments to consider for 2026. 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.

The HAT Podcast is 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 "4-H 4U" Podcast: Greg Allen chats with Indiana 4-H State Ambassadors Morgan Keith (Johnson County), Ani Ackerman (Daviess Co.), and Izzy Gibson (Putnam Co.) as they share how 4-H has helped them develop leadership and life skills! “4-H 4U” is one of the many podcasts now available as Hoosier Ag Today presents YOUR Purdue Extension—a podcast network!

The HAT Podcast is presented by First Farmers Bank & Trust!

On the latest episode of the Indiana Ag Policy Podcast: Eric Pfeiffer chats with Katie Nelson, Indiana Farm Bureau’s new Executive Director of Public Policy, as she shares INFB’s legislative priorities for 2026. 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.

The HAT Podcast is presented by First Farmers Bank & Trust!