At the end of April, AgriNovus CEO Mitch Frazier jumps on the podcast with Cayla Chiddister to recap the month gone by and events coming up, including: Recent travels and discussions around how the Midwest can add additional value to its commodities, an existing strength and something we've done time and again. Mitch recently spoke with AgFunder News' Elaine Watson on challenges meeting opportunities in this tough environment right now and how "pessimists might sound smart, but it's the optimists who will win. That story is here.Our next Quadrant event is coming up in Indianapolis focused on the evolution of food ingredients based on shifting consumer preferences, how food companies are responding and what that means for farmers. You can register for the free event here.Quadrant's discussion aligns nicely with a gigantic event -- The Sweets and Snacks Expo (learn more here).Field Atlas just closed its May Company Tour application window, but August is still open for college students to apply. Learn more here.Velocity Demo Day is coming up June 18 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Register for the free event here.

On the latest episode of WTF? (What’s Threatening Farmers) with Gary Truitt: The latest attack on agriculture comes in the form of unscientific misinformation about seed oil. Gary Truitt talks with Sara Stelter, a Wisconsin farmer and member of the United Soybean Board, about efforts to set the record straight on seed oils and protect the vegetable oil market that is so important to producers. Learn where you can get the truth about the health benefits of seed oils like soybean and corn. Learn how media reports and statements by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. are untrue and have no scientific backing.  Learn where you can get the facts and take an informed decision about seed oils.

Potassium is one of the most simple and affordable nutrients in your fertilizer program.   Dig into how it's produced, where it's mined from and the need for potash on Canadian soils on this episode of The Dirt. Join Mike Howell and Nutrien Senior Agronomist Lyle Cowell as they explore the vital role that potassium plays throughout crop production. From impacting nutrient availability and water balance to supporting plant development and reproduction, we explore it all. We uncover how potassium cycles through the soil to enhance your profitability. Dig into the importance of replacing this vital nutrient and its impact on various crop rotations in this exciting episode.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics

Potassium is one of the most simple and affordable nutrients in your fertilizer program.   Dig into how it's produced, where it's mined from and the need for potash on Canadian soils on this episode of The Dirt. Join Mike Howell and Nutrien Senior Agronomist Lyle Cowell as they explore the vital role that potassium plays throughout crop production. From impacting nutrient availability and water balance to supporting plant development and reproduction, we explore it all. We uncover how potassium cycles through the soil to enhance your profitability. Dig into the importance of replacing this vital nutrient and its impact on various crop rotations in this exciting episode.   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 unveils the new Crop Tour Tuesday, a tour around the state to check on planting progress for the 2025 crop. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin will detail how widespread rains in the coming days will be, and the Monday corn, soybean and wheat markets were mixed, only beans ended higher. Andy Eubank has 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.

Today’s guest is quite literally outstanding in his field!  Fan favorite, Glenn Longabaugh, joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  As the Technical Agronomist for Premier Companies, Glenn is no stranger to the podcast (or to turkeys), and he’s full of tips for getting this crop year off to a good start. Today, you’ll learn about the technology and regulations changes that have changed the application of herbicides and suggestions for growers as they think through that process coming off of the windiest April on record.  Glenn will share how drift reduction technology has helped keep the peace between neighbors and how understanding Pulse Width Modulation (PMW) can help growers make sure their fields are getting the appropriate amount of herbicide.  “21st century technology is doing some wonderful things to make growers’ lives easier and really do a better job of getting herbicides where they’re supposed to be, and that’s in the fields and not on the neighbor.”

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a recap of state budget cuts that impacted state ag agencies and meet one of the Indy 500 milk people for the upcoming race Memorial Day weekend. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin sees rain that likely misses most of Indiana today but there are some chances tomorrow, and the Friday corn, soybean and wheat markets where very quiet headed to the weekend. Andy Eubank has 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.

The USDA calls biosecurity the cornerstone of animal livestock production and it’s one that’s taken center stage of late as farmers have battled disease. Dr. Kelli Werling, Director of Animal Health Programs at the Indiana Board of Animal Health, joins to talk biosecurity, how farmers are protecting the farm and how the spread of disease among animal production is ultimately impacting consumers. We get into:  The current state of biosecurity across the Midwest, avian flu’s impact three years into its reign and how farmers are working to attempt further spread on their operations Consumer pressure being felt by avian flu and how egg prices are being impacted The migration of the disease from birds to other species – from cattle to cats – and why it’s happening As a regulatory body, IBOAH balancing the heightened state of alert, practicality of science and emotion Where Kelli sees new innovations emerging on farms to combat the spread of disease The best defense to avian flu – is a good offense What IBOAH sees ahead with disease pressure and their call to action for farmers and industry alike

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Your state lawmakers in the Indiana General Assembly have officially wrapped up the 2025 legislative session, but not without passing a new two-year state budget that will have an immense impact on the state's agriculture sector. Eric Pfeiffer reports how the general fund for the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) was cut by five percent, and cuts to funding for the Grain Buyers Agency brings the total revenue lost to around 12-to-13 percent. You'll also hear from Megan VanLiew with Hackman Family Farm Market in Jackson County, as she shares the struggles that her family has faced with the H-2A farm labor program. Plus, if your son or daughter is in high school and they're interested in a career in agriculture, then they'll want to be at Huntington University's Agbioscience Academy this summer! Nate Perry with Huntington University's Department of Agricultural Studies shares more about this hands-on, week-long camp, that's only $250 per student! All that—plus Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews Friday's grain markets. That's part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including the first planting weather forecast of the season and what the Agbioscience Academy at Huntington University has to offer your high school student this summer. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has details of what rain across Indiana may amount to today before a mostly sunny weekend. Corn, soybean and wheat markets all posted gains Thursday. Andy Eubank has 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.