Hoosier Ag Today Podcast Network

Charlie has the run of the shop while Dad's out of town showing off a pretty rare antique auto. He brings a shopping list to this weeks episode, and it begs the question: where do dealers get off charging these kinds of prices for planters? We compare and contrast different quotes and Ryan asks the question we all have: how does it pencil to write these kinds of checks in this farm economy for something that has literally one job?  That along with a quick look at the WASDE and weather ahead of harvest.

What does the future of water and land restoration look like? Dr. Tyler Koschnick, CEO of SEPRO Scientific, joins us this week to share how the company is evolving through growth, innovation and a sharper scientific focus. The conversation highlights: SEPRO's mission to create long-term solutions for environmental stewardship The market needs emerging around water quality, restoration and infrastructure The company's integrated model of science, diagnostics and field execution The strategic value of recent acquisitions, including Earth Science Laboratories, GreenEYES, Arrieta.ai and Resolve Hydro The growing role of AI and remote sensing in restoration Lessons from rapid growth and leading through transformation The thinking behind the SEPRO Scientific rebrand The customer experience behind a more unified platform Indiana's role in the company's continued momentum Talent, culture and building a differentiated science-led team The untapped opportunities still ahead What the next chapter looks like for SEPRO Scientific

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report on HAT news including the importance of West Lafayette to Indiana's global leadership in popcorn production, and corn growers are heading back to Capitol Hill to try another push to get a new five-year Farm Bill moving. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is expecting more rain during the new week here in Indiana, and the Friday grain and oilseed markets reacted to the September crop report, and it was a selloff everywhere. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Brian Basting has market and report 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.

It's the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for Sept. 12-13, 2026.

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including property tax assessments creating a major strain on Indiana’s farmers and ag businesses, and farmers are projected to spend more on interest payments this year than at any other time on record. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin looks for mostly dry weather in most of Indiana, and the Thursday grains and oilseeds reversed to go higher before today's USDA update. Andy Eubank reports on the settlements and analyst Karl Setzer has 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 Greg Allen report on HAT news including a Purdue University student recognized as one of Indiana agriculture’s emerging leaders, and some impressive statistics are available from Hatch for Hunger. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for rain exiting the state and clearing skies start first in the north, and the Wednesday grains and oilseeds sold off. Andy Eubank reports on the settlements and analyst Tom Fritz has 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 Greg Allen report on HAT news including steady farmland values across Indiana in the new Purdue survey, and agricultural experts say harvest preparation should include taking care of farmer mental health. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a shift in conditions with some rain in the forecast now, and the Tuesday soybean and wheat markets did work higher while corn lost a few cents. Andy Eubank reports on the settlements and gets market commentary from analyst Arlan Suderman. 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.

4R Nutrient Stewardship is becoming more practical, more detailed and more adaptable to the way growers manage nutrients across different crops and regions. In this episode, host Lyle Cowell is joined by Dan Heaney to explore how Fertilizer Canada's updated 4R Practice Guidance has evolved and what's changed in their latest update. They discuss the addition of best management practices for sulfur and potassium, new guidance for manure, newly highlighted practices that don't align with the 4Rs and expanded recommendations across different climates and crops. Tune in for a look at how 4R Nutrient Stewardship guidance has evolved, including newly added best management practices for all four major fertilizer nutrients, why the framework and new updates matter and how the newest guidance can help put 4R principles into practice. 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 Farm Bureau reaction to EPA's small refinery exemptions, and an unimpressive increase in net cash farm income is expected this year. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for continued mostly dry conditions until a possible shift tomorrow, and the Monday grain and oilseed trade was shut down for Labor Day along with other markets. But Andy Eubank caught up with analyst John Zanker for his thoughts as we look to a Friday USDA crop report. 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.

It was a relatively benign week as we flipped the calendar into September.  News was sparse this week, but there is always something to chat about in the Little Red Barn. Harvest is trickling to a start, the Boilers are undefeated (for now) and our summer weather remains.