On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including the updated Indiana planting weather forecast and FFA and 4-H students are catching a break on out of school travel via a bill that made it through the statehouse and was signed by the governor this week. On the Friday before Indy 500 race weekend HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is calling our weather chilly! But it could be dry Sunday and Monday. Grain and oilseed markets were mixed in quiet Thursday trade. Andy Eubank has those details and he brings in with analyst Karl Setzer for his market intel. 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.

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. On this episode, Dan and Shaun discuss planting progress and how different weather conditions around the state have contributed to that progress. The weather has also caused some serious problems that will require replant! This podcast is made possible by the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance. Your Indiana corn and soybean checkoff investments are working to find new markets for your crops through International Demand, New Uses, and Research. Learn more about the programs working on your behalf at yourcheckoff.org

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Andy Eubank have the news including the grain indemnity bill now signed into law in Indiana and an update on trade talk progress between the United States and China and economic conditions in China. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for more clouds and finally an end to the moisture. Wednesday brought more gains for the corn, soybean and wheat markets. Andy has settlements and analyst Steve Erdman adds 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 the celebration of milk and drivers at the Indy 500 track and it is not too early to preview the new milkshake flavor coming to the Dairy Bar at the Indiana State Fair. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is predicting rain to move out today and dry conditions tomorrow but quite cool. Again Tuesday corn, soybean and wheat markets worked higher and this time the leader was Chicago wheat. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Arlan Suderman adds 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.

Don't let a potassium deficiency steal your season (or your yields).   With potassium deficiencies on the rise across North America, we're taking a closer look at how you can address mid-season crop needs. Join Mike Howell and Dr. Bobby Golden as they explore how you can spot, diagnose and solve mid-season potassium deficiencies for greater yields and profitability. From how to diagnose a deficiency to practical tips for correction, this episode explores everything you need to know about mid-season potassium management. Dig into the hidden signs of hunger in your soybean crops and how important it is to catch deficiency ahead of time.   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 and C.J. Miller have the news including another crop tour Tuesday around Indiana to areas that both need some rain and would rather not have any more, and learn about a product that helps make nitrogen available whenever the corn plant needs it. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for a rainy day today but not much moisture tomorrow, and Monday corn, soybean and wheat markets all worked higher with corn futures leading the way. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Chuck Shelby adds 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.

We’re not sure if he’s famous or infamous, but we’re glad he’s here even though he’s bringing a lot of bad news.  Josh Linville returns to join hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  Though you may remember him as Jeff’s most famous friend, Josh is also the Vice President of Fertilizer at StoneX.Josh, Jeff, and Sal dig into what has caused the fertilizer market to struggle so much this year.  You’ll hear about how low inventories, import and export issues, and spring production issues have combined to cause the perfect storm within the industry.  They’ll talk specifically about the high Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) prices and why they think there’s no reason to anticipate correction before summer.  They’ll also discuss the countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizers and why there’s reason to believe this won’t stay tough forever.  Until that time, like Josh says, “This will be probably the biggest standoff we have ever seen between buyers and sellers…”

Global Market Insights predicts the precision fermentation market for food and beverage will grow from just about two billion in 2024 to 70 billion globally by 2034. That’s a staggering combined annual growth rate of nearly 40%. Liberation Labs is pioneering a new approach to precision fermentation at scale that borrows a page from the pharmaceutical industries playbook. Co-founder and CEO, Mark Warner, joins us to get into:  What exactly is precision fermentation? The challenge facing companies, particularly early-stage innovators, that Liberation Labs saw an opportunity to solve for with contract precision fermentation The company’s recent announcement of its first customer for the Indiana facility, Vivici, what they will do for them and what’s exciting about the partnership How Mark saw an opportunity in the pharmaceutical space that could be replicated in fermentation for agbioscience innovation Mark’s journey to fundraise for Liberation Labs Reflecting on the decision to put their facility in Indiana for access to talent, corn and transportation The biggest opportunities for growth – not just for Liberation Labs – but for precision fermentation as an industry Biomanufacturing’s importance to economic growth, but in urban and rural America What’s ahead for Liberation Labs

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including Mitch Frazier leaving AgriNovus after five years there and meet the woman who will be handing off the bottle of milk at the Indy 500 to the winning driver this Sunday. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says low pressure will dominate with some rain showers starting tomorrow, and Friday corn, soybean and wheat markets were mostly lower. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Brian Basting adds 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 this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: President Trump has hit the pause button for 90 days on the trade war with China that brings tariffs down significantly for both countries. However, American Soybean Association President Caleb Ragland told lawmakers before the Senate Finance Committee this week how trade wars with China under Trump have ended up having a negative impact on America's soybean farmers. You'll hear how a corn-based sugar substitute called Allulose is creating more value for corn producers. It's also creating more health benefits for consumers. Plus, the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 is next weekend. You'll hear from this year's Indy 500 Veteran Milk Person Abbie Herr, who is an Indiana Dairy producer from Noble County. She'll be the one who hands the traditional ice-cold glass bottle of milk to this year's winning driver in Victory Circle! All that--plus, Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana Planting Weather Forecast and Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews Friday's grain markets!