Hoosier Ag Today Podcast Network

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including the National FFA Secretary joining us from the annual convention in Indianapolis, and another look at corn harvest in Indiana. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has more sunny, warm, and dry days in the Indiana Farm forecast, and the grain and oilseed markets could not forge a turn around Tuesday yesterday. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Arlan Suderman 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.

With so much new technology entering the market, how do we figure out what's actually helpful? This week, we're coming to you from Nutrien Ag Solutions' Innovation Farm in Champaign, Illinois. Dr. Karl Wyant joins Thaddeus Bates, senior manager of the Innovation Farm Network, to explore how the farms put new equipment, products and practices to the test. Hear how grower needs shape their work, why taking research from small plots to commercial acres matters and what research at the speed of farming looks like in practice. At the heart of their approach is building on what growers already do well and finding practical changes that fit their farms, make better use of their time and offer opportunities to improve return on investment. 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 report on HAT news including a preview of this week's national FFA convention in Indianapolis and Indiana Farm Bureau talks policy in the new HAT farm policy podcast. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm forecast keeps the harvest window open, and the Monday grain and oilseed markets continued the lower trend as harvest is at full speed all week. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst John Zanker 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.

This week we learn the real reason why Charlie could not make it to the studio for last week's podcast. Of course, this time of year there is a lot going on, but Charlie seems to have had a bit of "extra" on his operation. We discuss harvest conditions, harvest progress, our frenemies at USDA and pick up some tips on rehabbing muck messes.

It started with forty acres of sagebrush in Utah County, bought in 1979 so a father's sons could turn it into a sod farm and earn money for college. Decades later, one of those sons heard a friend was using nanotechnology to improve a dry-cleaning business and wondered whether the same idea could do something for a farm. The trials that followed beat industry standards — and the sod farm became an agtech company. That company is Nano-Yield, and its co-founder and CEO, Clark Bell, joins us this week on Agbioscience. Nano-Yield builds a nanoparticle delivery system that helps plants take up the fertilizer and crop protection already going on the field — more from existing inputs rather than more inputs, and it's earned the company a 2026 Stevie Award for agricultural innovation, an EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist nod, and a No. 2,539 ranking on the 2026 Inc. 5000 on 127% three-year growth. Highlights include: The core problem Nano-Yield is solving for farmers — and why this is the right moment for the technology Why "more efficiency from existing inputs" is landing now instead of "add another product" Nanotechnology in plain English: what a grower actually needs to understand about how it improves productivity What makes the science genuinely different from traditional fertilizer enhancement and other crop input technologies From a technical standpoint, what's happening inside the plant that allows the approach to improve performance and efficiency What growers have said as they integrated Nano-Yield into their operations The USDA backing tied to innovative domestic fertilizer production and business growth — how that support accelerates expansion and validates the opportunity Scaling without weakening the science or muddying the value proposition for the farmer The measurable results customers are seeing today in yield, nutrient efficiency, crop health and consistency A customer story that captures the impact of the technology Balancing innovation talk with what farmers care about most: return on investment and operational simplicity What the Stevie Award and EY finalist honors mean — and what they say about the company's maturity What will define success for Nano-Yield over the next year: adoption, farmer outcomes, partnerships, or something else

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer reports on HAT news with another harvest tour around Indiana. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm forecast will mirror the beautiful conditions from the weekend, but it will be warmer, and the Friday grain and oilseed markets sold off once again. 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.

This Week on the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for Oct. 17-18, 2026: Headline Stories & Special Reports Closing Indiana’s $27.5B Local Food Gap: Hoosiers spend over $27.5 billion on food annually, but local farmers capture only a fraction. State leaders discuss ISDA’s landmark report addressing processing bottlenecks, regulatory hurdles, and plans to strengthen local farm economies under the "Make Indiana Healthy Again" initiative. White House Beef Strategy Backfires: The administration's attempt to lower grocery prices by importing foreign beef has yielded only a 16¢/lb retail drop while hammering cash cattle prices for domestic producers facing historic herd lows. Biofuel Mandates Get a Boost: The EPA moves to restore 100% of waived small-refinery biofuel volumes, offering crucial demand support for Midwest corn and soybean markets. Farm Safety & Avian Flu Warnings: Despite long-term drops in Indiana farm fatalities (down to 17 in 2025), experts urge caution during round-the-clock harvest work. Meanwhile, USDA warns livestock and poultry operations to step up biosecurity as fall bird migration resumes. The 365-Day Pumpkin Crop: Think pumpkins are just a fall crop? Purdue experts explain why growing America's favorite autumn staple requires a full year of field preparation. Harvest Weather: Wide-Open Window Presented by Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin Ideal Harvest Conditions: Following a frosty start, warm southerly winds will push temperatures well above average through the week. Prime Drying Weather: Extremely dry air and high evaporation rates open up a 1- to 2-week uninterrupted harvest window with virtually no rain in sight. Grain Market Breakdown With Andy Eubank and Brian Basting (Advanced Trading) Grain Drag: Heavy harvest pressure and a lack of bullish news dragged corn, soybean, and wheat prices lower, even as soybean yield reports surprise to the upside. Livestock Rally: Cattle and hogs bucked the trend, closing the week with steady gains.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report on HAT news including the new harvest weather forecast, and a new report from the Indiana State Department of Agriculture revealing a massive economic and nutritional gap across Indiana. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm forecast tracks that very large weather system trying to exit Indiana, and the Thursday grain and oilseed markets sold off, led by soybean futures. 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.

The HAT Podcast is presented by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

Verility CEO Liane Hart shares how their innovative AI-powered mobile diagnostic platform is increasing efficiency + accuracy, revolutionizing livestock reproduction. She dives into her entrepreneurial journey, innovation at the intersection of human + animal health and how the Verility team is uniquely positioned to advance this bioinnovation.