On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller has the news including Lt. Governor Beckwith reaction to recent amendments to the Indiana Senate property tax bill and what farmers want to know about the large equipment showcased at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is calling for dry and chilly conditions across Indiana today before weekend precipitation, and the Thursday grains and oilseeds went higher in quiet trading. 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.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including what Indiana's corn and soybean farmers had to share with Indiana lawmakers over a bacon breakfast yesterday and you'll hear from C.J. at the National Farm Machinery Show. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says improving weather conditions across Indiana today but moisture is ahead this weekend, and the Wednesday grains and oilseeds were mixed with only corn futures higher. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Tom Fritz 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 Indiana Ag Policy Podcast originates from the Indiana Statehouse and the annual Bacon Bar & Brunch put on by the presenting sponsors of the podcast, the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance. We discuss biofuel tax credits, property tax reform, and the grain indemnity bill with the only full-time farmer in the Indiana Senate Daryl Schmitt, Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith, and ICGA President Chris Cherry. The podcast is also supported by Indiana Farm Bureau.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a dive into where farmland values are headed and a fungicide to consider in your corn crop planning for 2025. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is calling for a messy period in Indiana weather, and the Tuesday grains and oilseeds worked higher before the USDA February WASDE update sent them back down. 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.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including what timely soybean planting is and why it is important, and which policy issues will dominate Indiana Ag in 2025. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a very active and interesting forecast and that can't be good, can it? The Monday ag markets worked close to even with a slight bump for corn futures. 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.

Groupies rejoice!  Glenn Longabaugh returns to the podcast room with hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  Glenn is the resident agronomist at Premier Companies, and he’s a fan favorite.You’ll hear about Glenn’s new series, Thriving or Surviving, and how it ties into what growers should be focusing on to be more successful.  He’ll dive into the tension between reducing the cost of inputs and the value of increasing overall yields along with evaluating how fertility, fungicides, and fertilizers play into the overall equation.  Sal will also share his thoughts on how  a grower can evaluate the have-to-haves in light of the want-to-haves.  If you’ve been considering upgrading your farming equipment, Glenn will share why the used equipment market may be in your favor right now.  If you’ve been wondering how you can take a good crop year and make it a great crop year, you’re going to want to check out Glenn’s lectures!

The year 2025 is poised to be an interesting one for agbioscience. Venture capital inflows from 2023 to 2024 are roughly flat according to Crop Life, the production cost of corn and soybeans remains roughly in line or slightly below market price and the turbulence around global trade and what tariffs could mean leave an uncertain operating market for what could be ahead. Joining us today is Hoosier Ag Today president, Eric Pfeiffer, to make sense of what’s ahead. We get into:  The current perspective of the farmer, their natural optimism and knowing the challenges that lie ahead for 2025. Trends he’s noticing that are operational changes to drive net farm income – particularly biologicals – and why that’s challenging. Property tax reform as a major topic in the Indiana General Assembly and making this issue relatable to the general public – because it does impact them at the end of the day. The biofuels tax credit bill in the Indiana General Assembly and its potential economic impact and jobs to the state of Indiana (not to mention better burning, more sustainable fuel). On a federal level – trade wars – and tariffs potential impact, good or bad, on farmers. Farmers needing certainty on The Farm Bill to make plans for the future – it does not appear to be a priority at the moment.  Reason for optimism from farmers moving forward.

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller has the news including the importance of AI in an Indiana company's robotic melon harvester and turning the tables on animal activists. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for very cold weather this week and some occasional moisture possibilities, and the Friday ag markets went lower on profit taking heading to the weekend. 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.

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: We bring you the latest news on ag policy at both the Indiana Statehouse and on Capitol Hill. You’ll hear from Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith as he voices his support for lowering the tax burden on Indiana’s farmers through a bill written by State Rep. Kendell Culp. Indiana Pork’s Executive Director Josh Trenary shares why Senate Bill 193 should be shut down by your lawmakers in the Indiana General Assembly. Also, you’ll hear from Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN-04) as he tells Hoosier Ag Today “there is a real opportunity” to pass a new Farm Bill in 2025. We’ll feature these stories—plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading joins us to review Friday’s grain markets. It's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including support for lower farmland property taxes by the Indiana Lt. Governor and there is a push not only for a new farm bill but a strengthened farm bill. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a decent day in Indiana weather today before precipitation comes in over the weekend. The Thursday ag markets went higher as corn and soybean futures followed wheat. 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.