On the latest edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: The full text of the much-awaited "Farm Bill 2.0" was released late last week. C.J. Miller chats with Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN-04), who serves on the House Ag Committee, about the push he's making with his colleagues on Capitol Hill to get the bill onto the House floor for a vote. You'll also hear from Indiana native Ted McKinney, NASDA CEO, who is strongly farmers to reach out to their lawmakers in Washington to prevent this legislation from stalling in the House. You'll also hear from Indiana Governor Mike Braun and his push to make year-round E-15 permanent for Hoosiers. Also, Brian Basting with Advanced Trading discusses the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that strikes down many of President Trump's tariffs, and the impact that ruling had on Friday's grain markets.

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including an Indiana Congressman who says the new farm bill takes care of those leftover items that weren’t addressed in last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill and keeping a close eye on nitrogen prices as spring planting nears. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes colder air and even wind advisories, and the Thursday wheat market again led markets higher, with beans also posting gains. Andy Eubank reports the final numbers and analyst Karl Setzer has comments. 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 C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including not just farm bill talks in Washington but also looking at long-awaited farm labor legislation and Indiana farmers may want to consider a customized risk management plan. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin sees more moisture today and a drop off in temperatures, and the Wednesday wheat market worked higher while corn and soybeans were mostly steady. Andy Eubank reports the final numbers and analyst Tom Fritz has comments. 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 latest episode of the "Your Community" Podcast: We shine the spotlight on Purdue Extension's Community Leadership Program. It's an intensive county-based program for individuals who want to improve their local communities by getting more involved in local nonprofit boards, government committees, and other volunteer efforts. Cindy Barber, Community Development Educator with Purdue Extension-Daviess County, discusses the program and how it helps develop people into leaders in their community. If you'd like to advertise on this podcast—or one of our many "YOUR Purdue Extension" Podcasts—and reach a large audience of Indiana farmers and ag professionals, e-mail Molly Nichols: [email protected].

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including the reopening of an Indiana State Department of Agriculture program that helps farmers improve nutrient management and save money, tips for maximizing corn and soybean profitability, and a REPORT FROM GHANA with Eric Pfeiffer and members of the current class of AgrIInstitute Ag Leadership Program. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for a cloudy day and there are rain chances too, and the Tuesday ag markets were mixed as corn and wheat came under pressure. Andy Eubank reports the final numbers and analyst Arlan Suderman has comments. 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 C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including Ted McKinney speaking on the new draft of Farm Bill 2.0 recently released, and we have an update on what the Purdue Farm Stress Team is doing to help farmers. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has more very beautiful weather today in the updated Indiana Farm Forecast, and there were no markets yesterday due to President's Day. Andy Eubank gets comments on the short week of trade from analyst 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.

Ryan and Charlie take to the sky with an update on new technology in the world of Drones, and what we can look for in that space through the 2026 growing season. Brought to you by Mac America Ag Finance, Northern Indiana. 574-253-3433

From sweeteners and starches to sustainable packaging, the bioeconomy is on the move. At the helm is Primient, a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources – corn being its primary feedstock. Today we are joined by CEO Jim Stutelberg to talk about the $4 trillion global bioeconomy and the rapid innovative trajectory shaping its future. Highlights include: The Primient story and who they aim to serve through innovation How Jim has seen the bioinnovation market evolve and what the competitive landscape looks like for bioinnovators like Primient today The collective headwinds facing the industry Primient’s market differentiation Consumer behaviors influencing company priorities and how they set the tone for R&D and product pipelines The critical role of corn and other feedstocks in the work Primient does and how Jim sees that relationship evolving over the next decade Acquiring Primient Covation and what integrating them into their portfolio will enable their team to do The power of partnerships for the Primient team, how they approach collaboration and what it means to their business Jim’s approach to the business of people, his belief in team culture and how he sees building a talent pipeline for the future What Jim believes to be Primient’s biggest areas of untapped potential What’s ahead for Primient in 2026

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report on HAT news including the Ag Secretary on USDA teaming up with the Department of War to defend the nation's food supply and Farm Bureau is among those pushing to keep USMCA intact. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast calls for more of that very mild air for much of this week, and Friday corn futures were quietly higher while soybeans sold off going into the President's Day 3-day weekend. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Brian Basting provides 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 this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: We sent C.J. Miller on a road trip to Louisville, Kentucky to check out the National Farm Machinery Show. He'll tell you all about the new "Heartland Edition" Case IH Magnum 265 tractor emblazoned with the Stars and Stripes that was a big draw on Day One. C.J. also chats with Ed Sheldon with Purdue Extension who was working the AgrAbility booth at the show. They discuss the how AgrAbility is restoring productivity for America's disabled and physically challenged farmers.