It's the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for July 25-26, 2026!

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 7/24/2026 On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report on HAT news including a crop update from central Indiana and the Administration says it has slashed the U.S. ag trade deficit by more than half. When will rain chances move back in to the state? HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has that in his new forecast, and the Thursday corn and soybean markets posted gains while wheat sold off. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Karl Setzer has 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 the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including a possible emergency supplemental package that includes additional financial aid for America’s farmers and what the Purdue Extension Work Ready program might mean for you. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has more beautiful Indiana weather conditions and it is getting a little warmer the next few days. The Wednesday grain and oilseed markets were very strong from the start of the session. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Steve Erdman has market and marketing 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 the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report on HAT news including what the Indiana Farm Bureau Farm Business and Diversification Conference is all about and how retired ag educators are assisting Indiana ag classrooms and FFA programs. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is calling for beautiful Indiana weather into the weekend, and the Tuesday grain and oilseed markets were mixed as corn and wheat posted small gains. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Arlan Suderman has market 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.

Eric Snodgrass is back to revisit the spring weather outlook he shared earlier this year and what the rest of the growing season could look like. In this episode, he joins Amy Crozier to explore how weather patterns have evolved across North America and around the world. From shifting drought conditions to the rapid development of El Niño, Eric explains how the season has unfolded so far, what these changing patterns could mean in the months ahead and the key weather risks he's watching as we approach harvest. Tune in to uncover expert insights that can help you better understand the patterns and conditions that could shape the rest of the season. 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 4-H fairs across Indiana with very impressive participants. Eric caught up with one in Tippecanoe County, and USDA is rolling out a program to shield the independent meat sector. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is calling for moisture today and spotty thunderstorms, and the Monday corn and soybean markets were solid throughout the day. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst John Zanker has market 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.

This week we talk with Don Villwock. Don is a farmer, former state president of Farm Bureau and a retiree that is not really that good at being retired, it seems! Don has his hands in a lot of things, from red tractors, to Purdue projects to consulting. We talk about ag of the past, and present, the challenges he's seen, and where we have come. From the icebox to go pros, Don as something for almost everyone in this conversation.

Sustainability. It’s a big word that carries several meanings – particularly across the agbioscience value chain. From conservation practices on the farm to technologies that create a more efficient use of the land, innovators in agbioscience are always seeking to do more with less. Underpinned in that effort is economic sustainability and how different practices create fluctuations in margin for farmers and companies alike. Today we are joined by Executive Director of the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Liz Rice, to talk pressing challenges when it comes to the land and what it takes to support farmers in this space.  Highlights include:  The role of IASWCD in supporting farmers, communities and local conservation efforts around the state How the conversation on sustainability and conservation has evolved over the last decade Challenges farmers and district leaders are facing right now that feel most pressing and urgent Soil health and how Liz defines it in practical terms Balancing expectations of environmental stewardship with the economic realities of agriculture Some of the most effective practices Liz has seen adopted today and why they are gaining traction The role Liz sees farmers playing in climate resilience New technologies, data and research – and how they will impact the land Strong partnerships across the ecosystem that she sees making impact How sustainability can be an even bigger part of our state’s agbioscience story What’s ahead for her team that has her most excited

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including how Indiana groups are working together to help Indiana pesticide applicators use crop protection products safely, effectively, and responsibly and a central Indiana farmer says the next couple of weeks could make or break this year's harvest. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes more moisture here early in the week, and the Friday corn, soybean and wheat markets all posted gains. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Brian Basting has market 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.

It's the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for July 18-19, 2026.