The market for ag biologicals is projected to grow significantly according to Grandview Research – making the leap from $11B market in 2024 to a $16.8B in 2030. One Indiana company has recently created a strategic alliance to drive biological innovation at every stage of the crop nutrition cycle. Dr. Tanya Soule, Vice President of Microbiology at BW Fusion, joins us to talk science, producers and the farm. We get into:  What biologicals are and how they benefit farmers How they work in tandem with other fertilizers and modes of crop protection to drive yield BW Fusion’s approach to scientific discovery and innovation How the company got into the agbioscience industry – it wasn’t its first vertical Bain Capital Double Impact’s support that led to the strategic alliance between BW Fusion, Biodyne USA and Agronomy 365 and what that has allowed them to do from an innovation perspective The farmers’ role in advancing innovation at BW Fusion Why Tanya, a career academic, made the switch to working with the BW Fusion team and coming to the agbiosciences Her advice for young scientists What’s ahead for BW Fusion

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including efforts to address food insecurity right here at home and we have more about the AgrAbility program, including how it started. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast has lingering rain today followed by a week of unsettled weather, and there were no markets Friday for the 4th of July. Andy Eubank is joined by market analyst Brian Basting with his assessment of the markets right now. 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 week's edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: President Trump has signed the "One Big Beautiful Bill" into law. Eric Pfeiffer reports how it includes many tax breaks and provisions to help America's farmers and rural communities. Benton County native Chuck Conner is retiring after serving more than 40 years as a national ag leader in Washington, D.C. C.J. Miller spoke with Conner about his career, which includes stints leading USDA and the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. Plus, July is "National Ice Cream Month!" Brooke Williams with American Dairy Association Indiana chats about their upcoming Ice Cream Social fundraiser on July 17th—and how ice cream plays an important role in Indiana's ag economy!

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including news from Washington where the Trump budget bill passed and what it means for farmers, and more on that trade deal with Vietnam. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes hot, humid holiday weather and mostly dry, and Thursday grain and oilseed markets were mixed with higher corn and beans. Andy Eubank has settlements and Karl Setzer provides 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 Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including an update on disease in a preview of the new Purdue Crop Chat podcast, and nominations are needed for county FSA committees. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes building humidity today and a hot 4th of July weekend. Wednesday grain and oilseed markets jumped on short covering before the long weekend. Andy Eubank has settlements and Tom Fritz provides 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 Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including the new ag economy barometer dropping and concerns about fertilizer availability and cost. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says the Indiana Farm Forecast continues to feature pleasant weather before it gets more humid for the weekend. Tuesday grain and oilseed markets were mixed, wheat higher, corn lower and soybeans steady. Andy Eubank has settlements and Arlan Suderman provides 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.

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 the variable crop progress around the state as some farms are faring better than others. 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 Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including an important re-authorization needed this year of a law run by the Federal Grain Inspection Service and it is National Ice Cream Month, let's celebrate. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has the Indiana Farm Forecast which includes a drop in humidity and some nice weather. Monday grain and oilseed markets were quiet and mixed after the USDA stocks and acreage reports. Andy Eubank has settlements and gets analysis from John Zanker. 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.

How are ongoing conflicts reshaping fertilizer and energy markets around the world?   Find out with Mike Howell and Nutrien Senior Manager of Market Research, Mark Tully. Explore how energy prices and fertilizer supplies have changed as a result of ongoing conflict in the Middle East - one of the most important regions in fertilizer production.   From losing half a million tons of prompt fertilizer supply to the closure of major production facilities, we uncover it all.   Take a closer look at both immediate and long-term impacts for producers and importers, including changing urea prices and nitrogen supplies, and how the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz could impact global availability.   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 a new company setting up shop in Lafayette in the ag bioscience sector, and Hoosier native Chuck Conner is ready to retire after a long career in agriculture. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast has more heat, humidity, and unstable weather, but after today there are changes in the pattern. Friday grain and oilseed markets wrapped up a week of liquidation with some short covering ahead of today's USDA June 30th stocks and acreage reports. Andy Eubank has settlements and is joined by analyst Brian Basting with 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.