On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Last week, we told you that your state lawmakers cut the general fund for the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) by five percent. However, the Indiana Grain Buyers Licensing Warehousing Agency (IGBLWA) saw its budget trimmed in half! C.J. Miller talks with Governor Mike Braun (R-IN) to discuss those budget cuts, and to get his response to news that Indiana's farmland owners will only see about one-tenth of the savings that Hoosier homeowners will see with the recent Property Tax Relief Bill that Braun has now signed into law. You'll also hear from Indiana State Veterinarian Kyle Shipman, as he lays out a plan for poultry projects and dairy cattle judging at the county fairs if there is a positive test for avian influenza in or near that county. Plus, you'll meet Ashley Stockwell, an Indiana Dairy producer from Steuben County, who is also this year's Indy 500 Rookie Milk Person! All that—plus Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews Friday's grain markets. That's part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including the new HAT planting forecast and C.J. catches up with Governor Braun to talk budget cuts to Indiana ag agencies. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is predicting a wetter trend across the region that includes Indiana. He'll detail how long this lasts. The Thursday corn market was mixed while soybean and wheat futures worked higher. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Tom Fritz offers his 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 the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including an Indiana bill to ban the sale of fake meat in the state and we have details on another E15 summertime waiver. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has rain in the forecast and there will likely be more planting delays. The Wednesday corn and wheat markets rebounded while soybeans continued the negative trend. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Tom Fritz offers his 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.

The Indiana Corn Growers Association and Indiana Soybean Alliance have been pushing for positive biofuels policy at both the state and federal levels recently. Helena Jette, Director of Market Development and Biofuels, and Steve Howell, Senior Director of Industry Affairs, discuss year-round E15 efforts and much more on this edition of the Indiana Ag Policy Podcast! The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and Indiana Soybean Alliance with support from Indiana Farm Bureau.

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Gary Truitt have the news including what to expect for animals at county fairs in Indiana due to avian influenza and a preview of Gary's new podcast that takes a closer look at health benefits of seed oils. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says it could be a mostly dry Wednesday but that will change starting tonight, and the Tuesday corn, soybean and wheat markets liquidated, first led lower by beans but then corn futures at the close. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Arlan Suderman offers his 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.

At the end of April, AgriNovus CEO Mitch Frazier jumps on the podcast with Cayla Chiddister to recap the month gone by and events coming up, including: Recent travels and discussions around how the Midwest can add additional value to its commodities, an existing strength and something we've done time and again. Mitch recently spoke with AgFunder News' Elaine Watson on challenges meeting opportunities in this tough environment right now and how "pessimists might sound smart, but it's the optimists who will win. That story is here.Our next Quadrant event is coming up in Indianapolis focused on the evolution of food ingredients based on shifting consumer preferences, how food companies are responding and what that means for farmers. You can register for the free event here.Quadrant's discussion aligns nicely with a gigantic event -- The Sweets and Snacks Expo (learn more here).Field Atlas just closed its May Company Tour application window, but August is still open for college students to apply. Learn more here.Velocity Demo Day is coming up June 18 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Register for the free event here.

On the latest episode of WTF? (What’s Threatening Farmers) with Gary Truitt: The latest attack on agriculture comes in the form of unscientific misinformation about seed oil. Gary Truitt talks with Sara Stelter, a Wisconsin farmer and member of the United Soybean Board, about efforts to set the record straight on seed oils and protect the vegetable oil market that is so important to producers. Learn where you can get the truth about the health benefits of seed oils like soybean and corn. Learn how media reports and statements by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. are untrue and have no scientific backing.  Learn where you can get the facts and take an informed decision about seed oils.

Potassium is one of the most simple and affordable nutrients in your fertilizer program.   Dig into how it's produced, where it's mined from and the need for potash on Canadian soils on this episode of The Dirt. Join Mike Howell and Nutrien Senior Agronomist Lyle Cowell as they explore the vital role that potassium plays throughout crop production. From impacting nutrient availability and water balance to supporting plant development and reproduction, we explore it all. We uncover how potassium cycles through the soil to enhance your profitability. Dig into the importance of replacing this vital nutrient and its impact on various crop rotations in this exciting episode.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics

Potassium is one of the most simple and affordable nutrients in your fertilizer program.   Dig into how it's produced, where it's mined from and the need for potash on Canadian soils on this episode of The Dirt. Join Mike Howell and Nutrien Senior Agronomist Lyle Cowell as they explore the vital role that potassium plays throughout crop production. From impacting nutrient availability and water balance to supporting plant development and reproduction, we explore it all. We uncover how potassium cycles through the soil to enhance your profitability. Dig into the importance of replacing this vital nutrient and its impact on various crop rotations in this exciting episode.   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 unveils the new Crop Tour Tuesday, a tour around the state to check on planting progress for the 2025 crop. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin will detail how widespread rains in the coming days will be, and the Monday corn, soybean and wheat markets were mixed, only beans ended higher. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst John Zanker provides market 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.