On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen report HAT news from the Fort Wayne Farm Show with an early look at how spring weather could impact planting, and last year's swings in weather and uneven yields really kept farmers and researchers on their toes. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has the near term Indiana Farm Forecasts update on the return of cold air, and Tuesday corn and wheat futures stabilized from the Monday selloff post-USDA, but soybeans liquidated further. Andy Eubank has the final numbers and analyst Arlan Suderman has 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.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report on HAT news with stories on whether Governor Braun's tax reform is good for farmers, and how the top House and Senate ag lawmakers are responding to ag leaders pushing for farm labor reform. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin thinks the milder air currently is probably the end of that for the rest of the month as cold air comes back in. Monday grains and soybeans went into a sharp selloff after release of the very bearish USDA January crop report. Andy Eubank has the final numbers and analyst Mike Castle provides report details. 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.

You know the saying hold your friends close, and your enemies closer?  It revolves around trust, or lack thereof. These days data is everywhere: Rewards cards, points accounts, inputing phone numbers and emails, and we swear our phones, smart TVs and routers are listening to us. Ag was a bit late to the party, but seems to be catching up to the Data Craze quite swiftly. Do you know where pieces of information about you are being captured, where they are going and whats being done with it all? Do you think companies have your best interest at heart? Or is there a lot more in play here?  We'll dive into the trust issue this time around.  Where we go from here, still yet to be determined.

So much can happen in a year – transformative change can happen in 70. From applied research to precision fermentation, United Animal Health has continued to accelerate innovation and growth of its portfolio on behalf of producers over their seven decades of business. This week, we are joined by COO Trent Torrance to cover it all – joint ventures, animal nutrition, food is health, artificial intelligence and beyond. Highlights include:  United Animal Health’s pursuit to grow and serve a broader range of agriculture and food production Some unique challenges and emerging issues that they’re trying to get ahead of on behalf of producers The state of discussion with producers United Animal Health works with and how they feel about the year ahead How their investment in applied research has defined and differentiated them as a company Trent’s thoughts on the biggest opportunities for transformational change in food production The critical intersection of animal and human health – and United Animal Health’s role in that space What seventy years of business and longevity can bring to a company, Trent’s thoughts on the future of United Animal Health and their biggest untapped potential to date How artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an additive role to the work they’re doing United Animal Health’s focus on joint ventures and striking balance between internal validation and seeking collaboration without outside partners What’s ahead for United Animal Health in 2026

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Andy Eubank report on HAT news with stories on a bill to make it more difficult for Hoosier Homestead farms to become victims of eminent domain, and more Bridge Payment dollars are needed but are not likely coming. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for more chill in the air today but more mild air is headed back to the state. Friday grains and soybeans were quiet and steady ahead of today's extensive USDA data release. Andy has the final numbers and analyst Brian Basting provides 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 this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: We take a deeper dive into several bills that have a major impact on Indiana agriculture. You'll hear about a bill that would ban ultraprocessed foods from being served during lunch at Indiana's public schools. You'll also hear about a bill that would provide greater protections for Hoosier Homestead farms that have been in the same family for at least 100 years.

On the latest episode of the 'Your Community' Podcast: You’ll hear about Purdue Extension’s brand-new Community Vitality Program, which seeks to partner with Indiana’s small towns and rural communities to plan, build, and implement new projects tailored to grow the local economy, support well-being, and develop leadership opportunities. Hoosier Ag Today’s C.J. Miller chats with Jeff Walker and Michael Wilcox with Purdue Extension Community Development about this exciting new pilot program.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report on HAT news with stories on what bills Indiana Farm Bureau members said they would be watching during their annual legislative forum this week and a groundbreaking was held yesterday for a new egg processing facility in Indiana. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for more moisture with continued mild temperatures, but change is on the way. The Thursday grains were mostly just above even while soybeans traded lower. Andy Eubank has the final numbers and analyst Karl Setzer provides 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 report on HAT news with stories on an Indiana bill that may target some pork in the state's public schools and details on the FFA Blue and Gold Gala next month. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for the warmest two days of the week to start today, and the Wednesday grain and oilseed markets worked back on the high side throughout the day. Andy Eubank has the final numbers and analyst Tom Fritz provides 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 C.J. Miller and Andy Eubank report the HAT news with stories on the new man in charge at the Indiana State Fair and how to have difficult conversations to work toward lowering cash rents. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for more sunshine today and continued moderate temperatures in the Indiana Farm Forecast. Tuesday grain and oilseeds markets reversed the course from a rally on Monday. Andy has the final numbers and analyst Arlan Suderman provides 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.