Hoosier Ag Today Podcast

AgriNovus CEO, Christy Wright, and Vice President, Libby Fritz, recap September with Cayla Chiddister and discuss the month's news, including additions to our team via our Field Atlas Ambassador program, our participation in the One Health Summit in Indianapolis and several industry stories to share.Meet our Field Atlas Ambassadors Read Christy's Food Dive StoryAgriNovus Partners with BioCrossroads and Elanco for the Life Sciences Summit 2025Aaron Schacht to Speak at Life Sciences Summit 2025 | Watch Aaron Schacht - BiomEdit on AgbioscienceKeystone Cooperative's Kevin Still Announces Intention to Retire | Watch Kevin Still -- Keystone Cooperative on AgbioscienceSePro Corporation Announces Two AcquisitionsInsignum AgTech Raises $2.4MPurdue Researchers Develop Rapid Test for HPAIIntegrated Dynamics (Velocity Winner) Awarded $245,000 from National Science Foundation for Phase 1 SBIR GrantField Atlas AMP Applications Now Open | Apply Here

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen have the news including harvest safety tips as the season goes to full throttle and how and why you might want to consider involvement with Indiana Farm Bureau. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says harvest continues unencumbered by weather which continues sunny and dry this week, and the grain and oilseed markets were mostly flat yesterday prior to today's end of the month reports from USDA. Andy Eubank is joined by John Zanker for market analysis. 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: One of the greatest challenges facing those living in Indiana’s rural communities is access to quality childcare. Not only are there childcare “deserts”, but finding affordable childcare can also be challenging. Dr. Brianne Wrede, Director of Community Childcare with Purdue Extension, talks about the effort to meet those challenges with the new Purdue Extension Community Childcare program, as well as a new Childcare Business Course to grow the number of well-trained providers. "Your Community" is one of the many new podcasts now available as Hoosier Ag Today presents YOUR Purdue Extension—a podcast network!

“Everyone’s wondering where’s this market gonna go?”  Sal’s the lone host for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies, but he’s in good company with fan favorite Aaron Bledsoe joining him in the podcast room.  If you’ve been around the podcast for any amount of time, you already know Aaron is the Grain Merchandiser for Premier Companies, and he’s the person growers want to hear from when it comes to market news.From acreage surprises to August’s lack of rain, Sal and Aaron will talk through the findings of the most recent WASDE report.  You’ll learn what’s changed with yield, harvested acres, and usage, and Aaron will share how that will impact the grower.  You’ll also hear about how our domestic use is the bright side to the entire situation and how it provides insulation on the demand side.  If you’re a grower who’s feeling undersold or like you need to get some risk off the table, you’re going to want to tune in!

As consumers shift their preferences toward healthier food options, there is ripe opportunity for innovators in the CPG snack market. This week, we are joined by NutriPop co-founders Ujaswin Jain and Audrey Chung to talk food is health, student entrepreneurship and seizing the moment. We get into:  How the NutriPop team came together on the campus of the University of Notre Dame What popped water lily seeds are and how they become a nutritious snack The company’s participation in AgriNovus’ Velocity accelerator and how that experienced helped drive NutriPop forward in 2025 After winning the Food is Health track for Velocity, NutriPop’s successes, wins and momentum on market NutriPop’s differentiation and what makes them unique in the food is health space The tough realities of the CPG market and why they chose to enter as entrepreneurs Advice they would offer to young student entrepreneurs heading down a similar path  What’s ahead for NutriPop 

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen have the news including assistance for farmers from tariff revenues and Eric has a safety first story from his trip with Nutrien to Canada last week. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is forecasting sunny and dry days all throughout the week, and the corn and wheat markets traded lower Friday, but beans worked quietly higher. Andy Eubank is joined by Brian Basting for market analysis. 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: Indiana farmers were at the statehouse this week to participate in corn and soybean purchase commitments by a Taiwanese delegation and we were there too to get the story. Eric Pfeiffer reports from a Canadian potash mine, and vomitoxin in corn is something to be on the lookout for this harvest. Speaking of harvest, C.J. Miller has an update from southwest Indiana fields, and we address ways to keep harvest safe. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is looking at a lengthy harvest window with the new Harvest Weather Forecast presented by Beacon Credit Union. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews Friday’s grain markets. 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 an agreement between Taiwan and Indiana to purchase corn and soybeans from Hoosier growers and the newest harvest weather forecast. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is calling for a very wide open harvest window that could last over two weeks, and the corn, soybean and wheat markets Thursday rebounded to settle higher. Andy Eubank is joined by Karl Setzer for market analysis. 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 an Eric Pfeiffer report from a major potash production site in Canada and a farm safety week primer on keeping safe and healthy this harvest. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for clouds and rain ending today, and then Friday starts an extended dry period. The corn, soybean and wheat markets worked just a little lower in very quiet trade Wednesday. Andy Eubank is joined by Tom Fritz for market analysis. 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 taking care of your mental and physical health as harvest starts to get very busy, and a harvest update from southwest Indiana. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin includes another couple of days with rain chances, possibly significant amounts, and the corn, soybean and wheat markets turned around to post gains Tuesday. Andy Eubank is joined by Arlan Suderman for market analysis. 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.

In this episode of the “Your Health” podcast: Greg Allen talks to Angela Sorg, Purdue University Health and Human Sciences Extension Educator. As harvest season ramps up across the country, many farmers are working long hours to bring in this year’s crops. But behind the scenes, there’s a growing concern that’s not as visible as the fields — and that’s farmers’ mental health. "Your Health" is one of the many new podcasts now available as Hoosier Ag Today presents YOUR Purdue Extension—a podcast network!

What crops grow best in the desert, and how does farming change in the arid Southwest?   Find out as Mike Howell sits down with Richard Mead, regional agronomy manager and innovation farm lead at Nutrien Ag Solutions, and Dr. Karl Wyant, Nutrien's director of agronomy, for a deep dive into agriculture in California and Arizona.   Dive into the diversity of crops grown throughout the year, from almonds to Durham wheat, and the unique challenges facing these crops. Uncover how growers in the area manage irrigation, salinity, soil fertility, and water, and how technology and innovations at Nutrien's Selma Innovation Farm are helping to shape the future of desert agriculture.   Learn more about the upcoming Selma Innovation Field Day hosted by Nutrien Ag Solutions here.   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 C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including a suggestion to be on the lookout for Vomitoxin in corn this fall and precision agriculture is making a difference on the farm according to a new report. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin includes more rain chances for the next couple of days, and Monday the corn, soybean and wheat markets again posted a selloff. Andy Eubank is joined by John Zanker for market analysis. 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 with Purdue Extension discuss the challenges impacting producers as harvest is now underway. They also give their thoughts on whether growers should prioritize harvesting one crop ahead of the other. 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.

How can you identify tar spot from 90 feet above a field?  With Taranis!  We’ve got three special guests, Luke Schnitker, Brad Roberts, and Cory Edge, joining host Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  Luke is celebrating a recent promotion to Director of Crop Protection and Seed with Premier Companies.  Brad is the Regional Account Manager and Cory is the Customer Success Representative for Taranis, a precision agriculture company focused on helping growers increase efficiency and yield with their crop and farm management software.On today’s episode, you’ll hear how each guest ended up in their current roles and why Luke isn’t going to rock a mustache.  Brad and Cory will also share how Taranis is able to utilize their drones to scout their fields and why it offers more information to a grower than just seeing the crop from a four wheeler.  You’ll also learn about the history of Taranis, how they hire their drone pilots, and get a glimpse into where A

From innovation pipeline movement to Series B funding, leadership changes and so much more, BiomEdit is on the move. This week, CEO Aaron Schacht joins Agbioscience to talk scientific discovery, artificial intelligence, creating “and” solutions and how he approaches adding to his team in a meaningful way. Highlights include:  An overview of BiomEdit’s innovation pipeline and what has Aaron most excited right now Optavant – BE-101 – and its movement through the USDA regulatory process, what the technology is designed to do and its benefit to the poultry industry Creating solutions that establish certainty for producers – having the economics make sense to where they can realize the full genetic potential of the animal Finding the right messages to connect consumers to straightforward understanding of how their food is produced and why these innovations are so important for them How the BiomEdit team approaches scientific discovery  The company’s latest Series B fundriase -- $18.4 M – and what it will enable th

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including the search for positive news to push the grain markets higher and tariffs are being discussed in DC. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin includes unstable conditions leading to rain chances this week, and the Friday corn, soybean and wheat markets were mixed but mostly lower after a positive start to the session. Andy Eubank is joined by Brian Basting for market analysis. 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: Indiana's harvest season is officially underway, and you'll hear updates from Orange County farmer C.J. Fleenor in southern Indiana, as well as Tippecanoe County farmer Kevin Underwood in northwestern Indiana. You'll also hear why corn prices have been trading higher over the past month. Plus, Greg Allen reports on the ongoing rise in fertilizer prices. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Harvest Weather Forecast presented by Beacon Credit Union. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews Friday's grain markets. 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 the first harvest weather forecast of the season and some of the unique opportunities in agriculture beyond row crops that students might be interested in. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for another two days of the warm and dry weather, and the Thursday corn, soybean and wheat markets sold off again. Andy Eubank is joined by Karl Setzer for market analysis. 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 another variable year for the Indiana corn and soybean crops and an update on increasing costs of fertilizer. The Indiana Farm Forecast with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin includes no change in the sunny, warm and dry conditions, and the Wednesday corn, soybean and wheat markets sold off on lack of news and profit taking. Andy Eubank is joined by Tom Fritz for market analysis. 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.