How can you navigate today's market conditions?   Join Mike Howell and Nutrien Senior Market Research Manager, Mark Tully, as they explore the complexities of agriculture's current market landscape.   Mark unpacks fertilizer availability and how various international trade dynamics have impacted global supplies of fertilizer. From tight nitrogen and phosphorus supplies to strong demands for potash, we uncover it all. We also explore how current supplies and trade uncertainties will impact commodity prices and what these dynamics mean for your farm.   Plus, Mark shares what he says he is keeping a close eye on this season (hint: he's got his eyes on the sky).   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 seven inches of rain in one southern Indiana farmer's rain gauge, and we take a look at the disappointing April exports of U.S. beef and pork. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana farm forecast includes dry, breezy and humid conditions in the coming few days, and Monday the streak of gains in the corn, soybean and wheat markets ended. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Chuck Shelby 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.

How can 4-H prepare students for life after school?  Returning guest Heather VonDielingen is in the podcast room with Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  Her responsibilities have changed a bit since she last met with us, and Heather is now working as the Juntos 4-H Lead for the Indiana State 4-H Office.Heather will share with us about the Juntos program which exists to help students gain the skills and resources to help them graduate high school and open up a new realm of career and academic opportunities upon graduation.  You’ll also learn about the programs that exist for the families of students in the Juntos program and the Next Chapter, a program through the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, that exists to increase the employability skills and readiness for the workforce or additional studies.  “We’re really trying to give those kids practical skills that they’ll use…  We’re really preparing these kids for life and work.”

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including an update on weather conditions for those farmers still trying to wrap up planting season and what could lead to another higher cost of doing farm business at the end of this year? HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana farm forecast calls for some rain possibilities today but the rest of the week could be nice and dry. Corn, soybean and wheat markets closed the week with more gains and the upside leader Friday was wheat. Andy Eubank has settlements and he is joined by analyst Brian Basting for 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.

The global functional food ingredients market is expected to grow by $53 billion by 2028 according to Technavio. One pioneer, a scientist, is operating at the intersection of food and health and has become a functional food powerhouse. Dr. Nora Khaldi, CEO and Founder of Nuritas, joins us to talk ingredients, food and innovation. We get into:  What big companies are looking for right now when it comes to ingredient formulation, specifically around functional foods What a peptide is, and how it works Nuritas’ need product launch, PeptiSleep, and its ability to improve all four phases of sleep How Nora’s conversations go with big food brands when they understand the power of peptides The moments where she understood her own differentiation as an innovator Data’s value and the duration it takes to accrue it – and AI as a tool to fuel the system What’s ahead for Nuritas

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Late-season frost hit areas north of Fort Wayne last weekend. C.J. Miller chats with Noble County farmer Tom Griffiths, who says the frost damaged a lot of corn that had been planted in his area. You'll also hear the story of Creighton Brothers, an egg-production company in Kosciusko County that is celebrating its 100th anniversary! Mindy Truex, President of Creighton Brothers and granddaughter of one of the founders, shares the history of her family's company. All that—plus Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews Friday's grain markets.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a family owned egg producer in northern Indiana that is celebrating 100 years, and what's the latest progress in closing the urban-rural digital divide gap? HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a mostly dry Indiana farm forecast but some rain chances, and the weekend weather looks pretty good. Corn, soybean and wheat markets made it two sessions in a row for gains in Thursday trade. Andy Eubank has settlements and he is joined by analyst Karl Setzer for 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 a northeast Indiana crop update as planting operations try to wrap up and American farmers are getting older. We'll hear what American Farm Bureau has to say about that. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for rain to try and exit the state, but some lingering rain is possible, mostly in the south. Corn and soybean futures again worked higher Wednesday and wheat joined in the short covering move. Andy Eubank has the settlements and he is joined by analyst Tom Fritz for 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 a new ag economy barometer that has reached a 4-year high, and U.S. ag leaders are still concerned about some of what is happening or not happening for ag in the Trump administration. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says rain is on the way to Indiana. He'll detail possible rain totals. Corn and soybean futures finally corrected a little higher in Tuesday trade and wheat was back and forth before ending lower. Andy Eubank has the settlements and he is joined by analyst Arlan Suderman for 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 has the news including a planting update for Indiana and another crop tour around the state to see how variable conditions are. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin actually calls for a sunny and hot day today, but he details the rain that will follow the current dry stretch. Corn and soybean futures ended Monday trade lower as wheat futures posted nickel gains. Andy Eubank has the settlements and he is joined by analyst Chuck Shelby for 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.