Stage content at events like World AgriTech is always of highest quality but there are conversations happening behind the scenes that give a sense of what’s happening in the industry. Brook Cunningham, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Corteva Agriscience, and Rob Dongoski, Food and Agribusiness Leader at Kearney, joined us for a conversation at World AgriTech to get perspective on many topics, including:  A volatile market – and the reminder that it’s also cyclical The tipping point for investors and the critical questions they have beyond just yield at this point in time Corteva’s balanced approach between internal and external innovation and the company’s areas of focus when it comes to investment and partnership How Kearney is advising companies seeking investment – of all sizes – in this volatile time (hint: don’t go it alone) Areas of innovation that are seeing traction from investors The importance of creating certainty around the noise – from regulatory to policy and beyond How they both see this market cycle differently than past cycles The role of food and consumers in this next evolution of food and agriculture Crystal ball: what are the conversations at World AgriTech like five years from now?

Identifying customer needs – jobs to be done – it's the core of innovation. But what are the jobs that need to be done? What are those things left undone as we head into the 2025 growing season? And what does the current economy, trade environment and overall farm sentiment mean for innovators and the farmers they serve? Brad Fruth, Director of Innovation at Beck’s Hybrids, joins this week to make sense of it all. We get into:  What’s on farmers minds given the current state of the ag economy Big trends Brad is seeing aside from the macroeconomic headwinds and tailwinds The role of biologicals and seed traits in this current economy Beck’s approach to innovation and helping emerging companies bring new ideas to market The differentiation of go-to market in ag versus other industries and the criticality of patient capital from VCs Areas for great impact in agtech right now as Brad sees it The importance of staying lean when you’re starting up and recalling really great technologies that didn’t hit the market because they ballooned and got too big, too fast

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: It's been a tough time to be a farmer. In fact, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins has described the state of the ag economy as "dire." C.J. Miller recently spoke with Secretary Rollins as she also shared how USDA under the Trump administration plans to correct the problems that are plaguing America's farmers. Dr. Bret Marsh, Dean of Purdue's College of Veterinary Medicine, shares his thoughts on USDA's $1 billion plan to fight the Bird Flu virus. You'll also hear about a big event called "Farm to Capitol" that is planned for National Ag Day at the Indiana Statehouse on Tuesday, March 18. Plus, Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast and Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews Friday's grain markets. That's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Gary Truitt have the news including a dire ag economy as described by the USDA secretary and Gary gets to the truth about bird flu and the high price of eggs in his new podcast. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a very windy and warm day today but storms are headed to Indiana, and the Thursday grain and oilseed markets rallied after dropping to oversold levels in the last week. Andy Eubank has settlements and market commentary from Karl Setzer. 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 celebration of women in agriculture during the month of March and we delve into succession planning for Indiana woodland owners. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin maintains warm air in the forecast for Indiana, and the Wednesday grain and oilseed markets all sold off. Andy Eubank has settlements and market commentary from Tom Fritz. 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 preview of the upcoming National Ag Day next week including a special event at the Indiana statehouse, and the United Soybean Board is promoting high oleic soybeans, possibly for feeding dairy herds. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says look for sunny, dry and mild Indiana weather for three more days, and the Tuesday grain and oilseed markets were mostly lower in nearly steady corn and soybean trade. Andy Eubank has settlements and market commentary from 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.

On the latest episode of WTF? (What's Threatening Farmers) with Gary Truitt: "Eggzageration" is the latest issue threatening America's farmers. The misinformation about what is causing higher egg prices and the HPAI infestation is confusing consumers and distorting the image of the egg industry. Gary Truitt talks with CoBank economist Brian Earnest about a new report that puts the current situation in perspective and looks ahead to the changes that both consumers and egg producers will face. That report also reveals that HPAI isn't the only cause of the current egg shortage. The push for cage free eggs and surging consumer demand have impacted the production capacity of the egg industry. What does all this mean for future egg production and prices in the U.S.?  Take a listen and learn.

What will agriculture look like this year? From tariffs and trade to farm bills and ag innovation, the President and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) breaks down the latest issues they are advocating for around the world. Dig into the role that TFI plays in fertilizer industry and the critical issues they focus on. From energy policy to the effects of Tariffs on the fertilizer supply chain, we break down everything you need to know about what's next for agriculture.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics

What will agriculture look like this year? From tariffs and trade to farm bills and ag innovation, the President and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) breaks down the latest issues they are advocating for around the world. Dig into the role that TFI plays in fertilizer industry and the critical issues they focus on. From energy policy to the effects of Tariffs on the fertilizer supply chain, we break down everything you need to know about what's next for agriculture.   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 Hoosier reaction to USDA's plan to battle the bird flu virus and it is time to lock in this season's soil fertility plan. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has slightly cooler temperatures today and tomorrow compared to Monday but a very nice week continues, and Monday markets were mixed with only the grains higher. Andy Eubank has settlements and market commentary from 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.