On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including Randy Kron staying at the head of Indiana Farm Bureau and we will talk crop insurance options for the coming year. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a dry day in store today with less mild air, and Monday grains were mostly higher but soybeans had headwinds during the se…

“The farmer is struggling because they’re really dying the death of a thousand apps.” On this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies, Tracey Wiedmeyer joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama in the podcast room! He grew up on a farm, and now Tracey is the co-founder and CEO of Gripp Ag, a company that creates mobile software to help …

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including getting things done in farm legislation in the new Congress and should the monarch butterfly be declared a threatened species? HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has more rain in the forecast along with colder air, and Friday grain and oilseed markets all traded lower. …

Global market intelligence firm, IDC, estimates that artificial intelligence (AI) will contribute nearly $20 trillion to the global economy by 2030 and represent nearly 4% of global GDP. Today we are joined by an AI pioneer, tech diplomat and leader of Purdue University, President Mung Chiang. We discuss: His journey as a three-time entrepreneur tu…

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Farm labor has been an ongoing issue for the ag industry. Our C.J. Miller has an exclusive conversation with American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall, who says he’ll be pushing lawmakers on Capitol Hill next year to revise the H-2A Visa program to better meet the needs of the ag industry. Beef …

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a preview of the new Purdue Crop Chat podcast focusing on nitrogen and finding new overseas markets for Indiana poultry. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is forecasting a mix of conditions in the coming days including precipitation that changes to rain, and Thursday grain a…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including Farm Bureau on plans to push for a fix for farm labor and what's next in the AgriNovus innovation challenge. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says the bitter cold Indiana temps won't be as bitter after today, and Wednesday grain and oilseed futures worked mostly higher but …

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer has the news including what the dietary guidelines have to say about beef consumption and what the NCBA reaction is. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin was right about the cold air moving in, but there is more yet to come. Tuesday corn futures got a bump from a favorable USDA December WASDE update. Andy Eubank has …

Purdue Crop Chat is a regular podcast from Hoosier Ag Today and the Purdue University Extension Service, featuring Purdue Extension Soybean Specialist Dr. Shaun Casteel and Extension Corn Specialist Dr. Dan Quinn. It’s meeting season! On this episode, Shaun and Dan discuss some of their research from 2024 and what they’re talking about at meetings …

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including what the producer-led innovation challenge at AgriNovus Indiana is all about and what's being done about the bird flu virus in dairy cows. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says much colder air is moving in today, and Monday grain and oilseed markets were mixed ahead o…

We think all our guests are special, but this one is extra special! Harold Cooper rejoins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. You may already know Harold is the CEO of Premier Companies, but did you know he used to aspire to run for governor? Buckle up as Harold share…

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including former ag secretary Sonny Perdue's thoughts on the new USDA secretary-elect for the Trump administration. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says cloud cover, moisture and mild to start the week, but how long will it last? Friday corn futures added a nickel to Thursday ga…

Tough commodity markets and a challenging ag economy is putting pressure on all elements of the agbiosciences. One of those is equipment. New data from the Equipment Manufacturers Association shows that tractor sales in the U.S. were down nearly 20% in the most recent month reporting. That's year over year. One entrepreneur is bringing to market a …

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: The Purdue Extension Farm Stress Team is working to not only end the stigma of mental health among farmers—they’re also reaching out to high school ag students. Eric Pfeiffer reports how a new curriculum is being rolled out to address mental health issues with students in rural communities. C.J. Miller speak…

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller has the news including Zippy Duvall on the American Farm Bureau issue with Illinois Farm Bureau and an old Indiana grain elevator that is now a restaurant. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for chilly conditions today but dry, and then a warmup is on tap across Indiana. Thursday corn, soybean and wheat markets…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer has the news including a farm income update and a preview of a new event at this weekend's Hoosier Beef Congress . HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has an update and snow and windy conditions across Indiana, and the Wednesday soybean market gave back gains from the previous session. Corn and wheat markets were ag…

Beef is under attack again at the federal level! Brian Shuter and Hannah Gee from the Indiana Beef Cattle Association and Sigrid Johannes, Director of Government Affairs from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, join Eric Pfeiffer to discuss how "scientists" aren't following the science when it comes to putting forward recommendations for the…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including the importance of talking mental health for youth in rural Indiana and a focus on healthier soils. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says increasing clouds may bring light precipitation, and the Tuesday soybean market worked higher with another mostly steady session fo…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a Ball State take on what Trump tariffs might do to the economy and some very positive on-farm trial results to report. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a couple of dry days on tap today and tomorrow, and Monday ag markets were mostly lower but steady for corn and wheat…

Should biological biostimulants be used to replace mineral nutrition and pesticides? Premier’s Prince of Corn, Glenn Longabaugh, is back! Glenn joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies and is a fan favorite as the Agronomist at Premier Companies.On today’s episode, we…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a drop in interest rates and what that means for ag, and a 2025 fungicide option to think about as you plan the next crop year. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin forecasts more chilly weather lasting much of the week, and the partial-day session saw mixed ag markets Friday. …

Food is the only economy in the world that touches every person on the planet. We are all connected to food, and one of the world's top marketers turned entrepreneur is now making the connection between farms, food, and people. Scott Nelson, CEO of Make Hay, joins us to talk all things consumers and connecting to the meaningful world of agriculture…

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: President Trump has picked Brooke Rollins to be his next Ag Secretary. You’ll hear what she brings to the table to lead USDA. We’ll also shine the spotlight on the Indiana State Poultry Association and Indiana’s poultry producers who were honored earlier this week at the Statehouse for their generosity to Ho…

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including an Indiana woodland owner's story from the north-central part of the state and continuing to grow U.S. meat exports. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin forecasts chilly weather for today and the weekend, and there was no ag market trade Thursday due to Thanksgiving. Andy …

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including some details on the woman selected to be the next USDA secretary and how the Trump trade policies could impact Indiana specialty crop production. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says today's holiday weather will be OK but then cold air comes in. The ag markets were mix…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including what the impact of Trump tariffs on Indiana ag might be and could your soil samples be a bit off because of the dryness this year? HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin discusses a weather pattern change starting with milder temps today. The ag markets were mixed in choppy Tuesd…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including recognition at the Indiana statehouse for the state's poultry producers and it's time to thaw that turkey in the fridge for Thursday. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has cooler and drier conditions today and probably no Thanksgiving travel problems. The ag markets were aga…

It's almost Thanksgiving! Mitch Frazier and Cayla Chiddister sit down to recap November and get into: - The election's impact on farmers and agbioscience innovation.- Creating certainty for farmers in this new environment to plan for their operations.- Bain Capital investment into a merger of Biodyne USA, BW Fusion and Agronomy 365.- Entrepreneursh…

What might the administration changes in the new year do for the grain industry? To provide his insight, Aaron Bledsoe joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for another episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Aaron is the Grain Merchandiser for Premier Companies, and though he says he doesn’t have groupies, he’s certainly no strang…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including the pros and cons of tariffs for agriculture and debating whether or not net farm income is actually good right now. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls varying weather conditions this week but much colder air after Thanksgiving, and the ag markets were mixed Friday, onl…

New data from AgFunder News shows that ag biologics are used by just under half of U.S. farmers. Dr. Alex Cochran, CTO of DPH Biologicals, joins today to share his unique perspective on this growing market. We discuss: What are ag biologicals and their role in modern production agriculture. Biologicals as an important piece for growers as they mana…

On this edition of the Hoosier Ag This Week: Even though Senate Democrats released their version of the Farm Bill, Kip Tom, CEO of Tom Farms in Kosciusko County, says that Republican lawmakers should wait until 2025 to guarantee that there is more “Farm” in the Farm Bill. You’ll also hear the All-American success story of Hulsbosch Dairy in Decatur…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including the new Farm Bureau Thanksgiving meal prices survey which declines again this year and tractor technology continues expanding. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for more blustery weather today with persistent clouds, and the ag markets sold off Thursday. Andy Eubank ha…

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including how FFA is starting an initiative to promote ag education in schools, and Feeding America's efforts to fight the real hunger that children are dealing with. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin predicts winter-like conditions across Indiana, and the grains were higher Wedne…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including another farm bill update and a preview of the next Commodity Classic event in Denver. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says we have weather pattern changes in the forecast that mean cloudy, windy and colder air is coming with some precipitation, and the grain and oilseed ma…

On today's #HATPodcast, an Indiana dairy farmer talks about what it's like living the American dream, the fungicide experts at BASF tell us what they keep learning each season about battling tar spot, Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is talking about snow in his Indiana Farm Forecast, and the rally continued to start the week for corn and soybean fu…

What is artificial intelligence, and how can it benefit growers? To answer this question, brand new guest Taylor Wetli joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Taylor is the US Commercial and Business Development Manager for Solinftec, a company that specializes in A…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news from Kansas City at our annual farm broadcasting convention where there was talk about President-elect Trump and his policies' effect on fertilizer, and learn how to increase your ROI with phosphorous fertilizer. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has some changes in the forecast inclu…

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America just elected a new president and many states just elected new chief executives and legislators. What does this time of transition mean for ag, for agbioscience and for entrepreneurs? Sara Wyant, farmer, editor and publisher of Agri-Pulse, joins today to help us understand what’s ahead. Sarah gets into regulatory topics – from immigration to…

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: We’re on the road in Kansas City broadcasting from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Convention. You’ll hear from ag industry leaders and experts—including Arlan Suderman and Josh Linville with StoneX, as well as Dan Halstrom with the U.S. Meat Export Federation, who discuss the impact tha…

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news from Kansas City at our annual farm broadcasting convention. Today you'll hear from Arlan Suderman about options for China in case of a tariff dispute with the U.S., and old and new seed corn products to consider for the coming year. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says we should be…

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller has the news from Kansas City including what the possibility might be for a trade war with Mexico and catching up with a Purdue student at our farm broadcasting convention this week in KC. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin weighs in on additional rain possibilities today, and Thursday grain and oilseed markets lost …

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer, C.J. Miller and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including a preview of the new Indiana Ag Policy Podcast from HAT focused on what Republican control in Washington means for agriculture and challenges in the wine industry due to possible tariffs. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin looks for mild temps and sunshine …

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a Pioneer agronomy update to wrap up 2024 and plan for next year, and learn about a cattle reproduction development from an Indiana doctor. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin looks for more sunshine today, and Monday corn, soybean and wheat markets followed Friday's higher mo…

We’ve got a dignitary visiting us! That might be a bit of a stretch, but not by much! Special guest, Bruce Kettler, joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama on this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Bruce is the CEO and President of the Agribusiness Council of Indiana.In addition to learning about his background in agronomy and …

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including an Indiana farmer receiving an award very appropriate to talk about on Veteran's Day and the challenge of distinguishing between two soybean diseases. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin still has sunshine and dry weather the next few days, and Friday corn, soybean and wheat m…

Workforce development is a topic that tops the list of policymakers and business leaders across the country; but true change in workforce development requires more than policy or curriculum. Field Atlas is an online career exploration platform, coupled with the power of on-campus peer ambassadors, to connect the future workforce to careers across f…

On this edition of the Hoosier Ag This Week: Now that the election is over and Donald Trump is returning to the White House as President, you’ll hear from Kip Tom, CEO of Tom Farms in Kosciusko County, as he talks about Trump’s ag policy priorities for his next administration. You’ll also hear from Ret. Army Col. Joe Ricker, who started At Ease Orc…

Former USDA Deputy Secretary Chuck Conner and former Statehouse journalist John Ketzenberger join the Indiana Ag Policy Podcast to recap both the national and statewide election results and what they mean for ag policy. Steve Howell, policy guy for the Indiana Corn Growers Association and Indiana Soybean Alliance, and HAT's Eric Pfeiffer weigh in a…