The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for Thursday, June 30, 2022:

1.) Because of the hot, dry weather across Indiana, your soybeans might be affected by spider mites – and your corn might be affected by tar spot.  You’ll hear more about those potential problems and how to prevent them from damaging your crops.

2.) Speaking of hot and dry – it’s ANOTHER hot and dry day today across Indiana, but Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin will tell you when the next chance of rain is likely across the state. 

3.) AND Tom Fritz with the EFG Group reviews Wednesday’s grain markets and previews the USDA’s Acreage Report that’s due out at noon Eastern on Thursday.

That’s all part of Thursday's HAT Podcast!

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for Wednesday, June 29, 2022:

1.) The price of your hamburgers, hot dogs and potato salad for your July 4th cookout are all much higher this year compared to last year.  You’ll hear why you’re paying more – and why farmers aren’t necessarily reaping the benefits from the higher food prices.

2.) Eric Pfeiffer chats with a Marshall County farmer who says drought stress is starting to affect his corn and soybeans – and why he’s even more concerned about next year’s growing season.

3.) Dry and warmer today according to Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin.  

4.) AND Arlan Suderman with StoneX reviews Tuesday’s grain and livestock markets and previews the USDA’s Acreage Report that’s due out Thursday.

That’s all part of the Wednesday HAT Podcast!

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for Tuesday, June 28, 2022:

1.) Would you believe there’s no federal law stopping Russia, China, North Korea and Iran from buying farmland here in the U.S.?  Eric Pfeiffer reports on the efforts of a House lawmaker who’s been wanting to change that.

2.) Coming up, you’ll also meet Pam Meyer – who is retiring as an ag teacher and FFA advisor at Southwestern High School in Shelby County after 26 years – You’ll hear about the impact she’s had on her students and the community.

3.) Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says it is sunny and dry Tuesday – as well as the rest of the week.  

4.) AND John Zanker with Risk Management Commodities in Lafayette reviews Monday’s grain markets and previews the markets for Tuesday.

That’s all part of Tuesday's HAT Podcast!

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for Monday, June 27, 2022:

1.) The EPA is considering making changes to the Waters of the US Rule – or WOTUS for short.  Eric Pfeiffer reports how discussions from ten different roundtable held on possible changes are no longer being considered.

2.) Major farm groups are disappointed by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last week not to hear a case that could have far reaching implications for producers’ use of the key herbicide glyphosate.

3.) Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says sunny, warm and dry for your Monday.  His farm forecast is coming up.

4.) Bob Utterback with Utterback Marketing Services previews the grain and livestock markets for the week ahead.

5.) AND Baxter Black, the cowboy poet whose commentaries were heard on NPR and seen on RFD-TV, died earlier this month at the age of 77.  Hoosier Ag Today’s Gary Truitt looks back on the legacy of Baxter Black and his impact on agriculture.

That’s all part of Monday’s HAT Podcast!

The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast – June 25-26, 2022:

1.) In Noble County, you’ll hear a dairy farmer who is very passionate about the dairy industry and how she’s celebrating National Dairy Month.

2.) In Spencer County, you’ll hear from the Indiana Forage Council’s Outstanding Producer of the year as he discusses National Forage Week.

3.) What the Indiana State Poultry Association is asking of federal lawmakers to help with the ag labor shortage.

4.) You’ll also hear Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin with his Indiana Farm Forecast.

5.) AND Hoosier Ag Today’s Gary Truitt pays tribute to the cowboy poet, Baxter Black.

That’s all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for Friday, June 24, 2022:

1.) There’s an ongoing labor shortage in the ag industry – and the Indiana State Poultry Association is one of several ag organizations asking lawmakers in Washington to pass legislation that could help with the problem.  

2.) This week is National Forage Week – and Eric Pfeiffer chats with a cattle farmer from Spencer County about how he uses forages to help his farmland.

3.) Dry is the weather word for Friday and the weekend according to Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin’s forecast.

4.) AND another sharp sell-off for soybeans and wheat on Thursday.  Andy Eubank talks with Mike Silver with Kokomo Grain about the factors behind the lower trade in the grain markets.

That’s all part of Friday’s HAT Podcast!

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for Wednesday, June 22, 2022:

1.) A rise in interest rates means it’s going to cost you more long-term if you take out a loan or use your credit card.  Eric Pfeiffer reports on the impact higher interest rates are having on Indiana’s farms.

2.) It’s a food drive AND a contest – but most of all, it's about helping those in need.  You’ll hear more about the “Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer” food drive challenge presented by Farm Credit Mid-America and Rural 1st going on this summer at 16 different county fairs across the state.

3.) Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin another VERY hot day today could bring a chance of storms. His forecast is on the way.

4.) AND the grain markets took a tumble on Tuesday.  Market Analyst David Kohli reviews Tuesday’s markets and previews what could affect the markets on Wednesday.

That’s all part of the Wednesday HAT Podcast!

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for Tuesday, June 21, 2022:

1.) During last week’s heat and humidity, it was reported that close to 10,000 head of cattle died in Kansas from overheating.  Eric Pfeiffer reports what you can do to protect your cattle from the summer heat.

2.) Speaking of extreme heat, Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says that temperatures will be back in the upper 90's across the state today.  

3.) AND the grain and livestock markets are back open after the long three-day weekend.  John Zanker with Risk Management Commodities previews the markets for Tuesday and the rest of the week.

That’s all part of Tuesday’s HAT Podcast!