Hoosier Ag Today Podcast Network

🎙️ On the latest "4-H 4U" Podcast: Greg Allen chats with Florence Stahura and Jason Williamson of the Purdue 1 Mission Crew about the Purdue 1 Indiana Fifth Grade Essay Competition. The initiative connects young Hoosiers with the historic, all-Boilermaker commercial spaceflight—which will conduct microgravity research in space—by challenging fifth graders across Indiana to think boldly, stay curious, and share their unique visions for the future of space exploration. Open through November 30, 2026, the contest offers students in every Indiana county the chance to earn a personalized Purdue 1 mission patch. The episode underscores that space exploration isn't just for traditional scientists, but begins with any young mind brave enough to dream big. The "Hoosier Ag Today Presents YOUR Purdue Extension—a Podcast Network" is sponsored by Indiana Farm Bureau—A Unified Voice for Agriculture.

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news the extreme variability farmers are finding in their fields, with yields changing from one part of a field to another, and record-high input costs are putting an excruciating squeeze on those same farmers. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for dry across the state the next three days with some exceptions, and the Tuesday grain and oilseed markets closed back in the red. Andy Eubank is joined by analyst Mike Castle for 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.

Ever wondered how the potash fertilizer you apply is actually made? There's more to the process than you might think. In this episode, Lyle Cowell is joined by Courtney Rohachuk, manager of Nutrien's Pilot Plant, to explore how mined potash ore becomes finished fertilizer. Courtney walks us through the process, explaining how potassium chloride is separated from other salts, how granules are sized for blending and application and how Nutrien helps protect product quality during shipping and handling. Go behind the scenes of potash production, hear how Nutrien's Pilot Plant supports improvements across its six Saskatchewan potash sites and discover the teamwork it takes to produce the fertilizer that reaches your farm. 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 report on HAT news including the deep concern from corn growers after a major USDA crop reporting error, and learn about Purdue 1, bringing space exploration closer to home. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast now has some rain chances that he will detail, and the grain and oilseed markets came under pressure throughout the Monday session. Andy Eubank is joined by analyst Arlan Suderman for 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.

Jason Harrold guest hosts this week as Charlie is out is working his way through a challenging harvest so far. Multiple squares have hit on his harvest bingo card. We talk USDA mulligans on the corn crop size, which leads to another episode of "Ryan's Rants",  harvest progress and the 2027 Red Power Round-up.

The agbiosciences are being asked to answer harder questions faster than ever — and at the same time, public trust in institutions and expertise is thinning. This week we are joined by Chris Boomsma, CEO of the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST), for a conversation about what it actually takes to produce science that farmers, researchers, companies and policymakers can all rely on. We dig into how CAST's peer-reviewed, expert-led process works and why that rigor matters when decisions carry real economic, environmental and food-system consequences. Chris also weighs in on the funding and political pressures reshaping academic research, the tension between the industry's need for speed and science's need for care and where misinformation is most likely to take hold. It's a candid look at how credible voices earn trust — and what organizations like CAST will have to do more boldly to keep it. Highlights include:  What CAST actually is — the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology's mission and the convening role it plays across the agriculture ecosystem. Where science is needed most — the biggest issues facing ag right now, and where credible, evidence-based information is most urgently missing. Inside the process — what peer-reviewed, expert-led report development really looks like, and why the vetting is the point. Why peer review matters in ag — the economic, environmental, and food-system stakes behind decisions made by farmers, researchers, companies, and policymakers. Trust in a skeptical era — how CAST reaches audiences who don't automatically trust science or formal research bodies. Rigor meets accessibility — balancing accuracy with usefulness for producers, industry leaders, and decision-makers. A research sector in transition — how shifting funding models, political pressures, and new expectations for public impact are changing agricultural science. Speed vs. care — whether a gap is opening between how fast the industry needs answers and how long careful science takes, and how CAST is responding. Misinformation's soft spots — the ag topics most vulnerable to oversimplification, and where trusted scientific voices matter most. The cost of moving too fast — the risk to agribusiness leaders, policymakers, and startups that skip peer-reviewed grounding. What's next — what CAST and similar organizations must do differently — or more boldly — to protect scientific credibility and keep agriculture moving forward.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer reports on HAT news and it is an update on Indiana harvest from the past week. A lot of progress was made, bringing harvest much closer to the finish line. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says the Indiana Farm Forecast is good, but not as perfect as last week, and the grain and oilseed markets were again mixed Friday. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Brian Basting 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.

Get ready for a power-packed episode of Hoosier Ag This Week! From full-throttle harvest updates across Indiana to high-stakes legislative news, market trends, and inspirational FFA moments, here is what is in store for this week’s broadcast: 1. Top News & Legislative Priorities 99th National FFA Convention Takeover: Over 70,000 FFA members converged on downtown Indianapolis. Get an inside look at Indiana FFA State President Hayden Stucky’s leadership initiatives and see how thousands of students gave back to local non-profits through the National Days of Service. Statehouse Policy Push: Indiana Farm Bureau Executive Director of Public Policy Katie Nelson outlines key legislative goals heading into the 2027 session. Topics include ramping up state funding for the Indiana Department of Agriculture and fixing current personal property tax exemption loopholes. Around-the-State Harvest Updates: Hear directly from farmers in Allen, LaPorte, Fountain, and Delaware counties. Discover how recent foggy, humid mornings slowed daily combine hours, get real-world yield reports, and learn why fungicide applications proved to be a major game-changer for crop standability this year. 2. Harvest Weather Forecast Meteorologist: Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin Early-to-Midweek Outlook: Warm, sunny, and dry conditions persist through Wednesday with temperatures running 10–15°F above normal. Farmers have a clear green light for field operations. Late-Week Cold Front: A weak frontal boundary moves in late Wednesday night through Thursday, bringing a 80% chance of light, scattered showers (1/10 to 3/10 inch) followed by a noticeable, chilly cooldown into Friday. Extended Outlook: Dry conditions return for Halloween weekend. A secondary system around November 1st–2nd may bring modest rainfall (1/10 to 1/2 inch) before significantly colder air settles in ahead of November’s first full weekend. Overall, weather obstacles to completing harvest remain minimal. 3. Grain Market Analysis Analyst: Brian Basting (Advanced Trading) with host Andy Eubank Corn: December corn futures settled lower at $4.56, retracing earlier gains. Open-harvest pressure, better-than-expected yields, a slow export start for the 2026/27 crop, and funds unwinding long positions have continued to apply downward pressure. Soybeans: November soybeans showed resilience, closing up at $12.56 1/2. Stronger export demand—particularly sustained buying interest from China—helped keep the soybean market supported despite broader commodity liquidations. Wheat & Livestock: December wheat finished essentially flat at $6.25 1/4. Live cattle closed unchanged at $231.12, while Lean Hogs edged slightly higher to $65.57. Energy markets saw a bump with crude oil rising over $3.50, drawing speculative capital away from ag commodities.

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including details on the new harvest weather forecast, and the National FFA convention in Indianapolis event brings tremendous economic value to the state, but for FFA members it's about executing their motto. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says the open harvest window will continue for the most part, and the grain and oilseed markets were mixed Thursday as soybean futures finally moved higher. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Karl Setzer 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.

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller, Greg Allen and Andy Eubank report on HAT news including back to the National FFA convention in Indianapolis where we touched base with Indiana FFA students, and we have a harvest report from north central Indiana. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for another week of mostly open harvest conditions, and the grain and oilseed markets were mostly lower Wednesday. Andy has the settlements and analyst Tom Fritz 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.