On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including mourning the loss of Indiana Farm Bureau leader Janis Highley, and we take a closer look at how AgriNovus Indiana is helping educate students about careers in agriculture. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says the follow up to the beautiful holiday weather is a little less certain depending where in Indiana you are, and there were no markets yesterday due to Memorial Day. Andy Eubank brings in analyst John Zanker for his view on the current status of the markets. 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.

Adventures with Charlie returns this week, as he wrestles with breakdowns on the corn planter. Its graduation season, along with and end of Track season as planting season rolls on. Markets are not giving huge opportunities as of late, but weather will in many areas this week and next. Plus, another installment of "Ryan's Rants" in this week's episode.

From agtech adoption to agronomy, inputs, animal health services and beyond, agricultural cooperatives exist under one common objective: to enable farmer success. For 100 years, Keystone Cooperative has delivered that effort to communities across Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois, employing more than 1,700 workers and differentiating themselves through service and relationships.  Vice President of Member Engagement and Public Affairs Drew Garretson joins this week to talk about the Keystone Cooperative journey, including their expanded footprint post-merger and the approach they take to ensure they are delivering best-in-class innovation and services to their farmer members. Highlights include: The work Drew leads at Keystone Cooperative – including his many titles over the years with the organization – and how they serve American farmers Conversations with members as they head into the spring planting season How Keystone helps farmers navigate decisions and navigating risk while operating under tight margins Emerging technologies that Drew believes are having the greatest impact on U.S. farming operations over the next five years Criteria Keystone follows to determine whether a potential technology or service is a good fit for their members How Drew and the team have approached partnerships and collaborations over the years – and what makes quality partnerships work for Keystone The generational transition for agriculture and how Keystone approaches the decision-making mindset on farms where thoughts on innovation and sustainability may differ How the current economic and regulatory environment shapes the cooperative landscape and the challenges and opportunities those headwinds present Areas of agriculture Drew believes we’ve just begun to scratch the surface on, our biggest opportunities that lie ahead for farmers to get more efficient and gain net farm income over the next five years What’s ahead for the Keystone Cooperative team that has Drew most excited

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report on HAT news including cash rent do's like knowing the right questions to ask and getting everything in writing, and the Senate is working to pass two important agriculture bills. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says Memorial Day should kick off the week dry and warmer, and Friday corn and soybean markets headed to the holiday weekend with short covering providing 1-2 cent gains. Andy Eubank has the settlements and Brian Basting has 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.

It's the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for May 23-24, 2026!

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report on HAT news including the updated planting weather forecast and new tools and resources to help producers managing their financial data. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a very nice start to the day but clouds and rain will move into Indiana from the south, and the Thursday corn, soybean and wheat markets again sold off after a positive start. Andy Eubank has the settlements and Karl Setzer has 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 report on HAT news including American Dairy Association Indiana presenting another Fastest Rookie Luncheon and talking milk at the Indy 500 track, and revealing Indiana dairy farmers' new ice cream flavor for the state fair this year. Our Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin sees more rain headed to Indiana, and the Wednesday corn, soybean and wheat markets all sold off as money flow exited many commodities. Andy Eubank has the settlements and Tom Fritz has market analysis. Andy also spoke to his grandson's kindergarten class yesterday, and you'll hear from the group after Ryan's forecast...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 report on HAT news including Ted McKinney comments on whether a new trade commitment from China could reshape the outlook for America's farmers, and Indiana students are making headlines after an unprecedented performance at one of the country’s top agricultural science competitions. You'll hear from Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin on the likelihood of rain continuing for Indiana, and the Tuesday corn, soybean and wheat markets had a quiet session and settled mixed. Andy Eubank has the settlements and Mike Castle with StoneX has 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.

Sustainability is talked about everywhere these days, but what does it actually mean for agriculture? In this episode, we sit down with Carlos Romero, Senior Sustainability Manager at Nutrien Ag Solutions, to break it down in practical terms. For Carlos, sustainability isn't abstract, it's good agronomy that works both economically and environmentally. They discuss how Canadian farmers are putting this into practice through 4R Nutrient Stewardship and no-till farming, and how Nutrien is helping scale those efforts through its FarmSmart programs. From supporting large-scale nitrogen initiatives to helping growers access sustainable incentives, this episode explores how sustainability is measured, rewarded and expanded across Western Canadian agriculture. Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics

Today we are proud to announce the launch of BioHeartland, a shared identity designed to amplify Indiana’s leading bioscience ecosystem at the convergence of human, animal and plant health. As Indiana competes globally for the next generation of bioscience jobs, companies and innovation, leaders across industry, academia and economic development are rallying around our unified story. Developed through a collaborative effort led by CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP), AgriNovus and BioCrossroads, and in partnership with the Central Indiana Regional Development Authority (CIRDA), BioHeartland was created to give Indiana a more cohesive way to share Indiana’s story with investors, companies, researchers and talent around the world.This episode is hosted by CICP CEO Melina Kennedy where she is joined by AgriNovus CEO Christy Wright, BioCrossroads CEO Vince Wong and Mayor of The City of Fishers Scott Fadness. Learn more and join the story at INBioHeartland.com.