On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report HAT news with stories on data and drones, from the soil to drone spray technology over the top of those soils. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says arctic air hangs around again today and snow is possible tomorrow in the Indiana Farm Forecast, and the markets were closed yesterday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, but Andy Eubank has the analyst Brian Basting offering marketing strategies to think about. 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 Ryan and Charlie are joined by Greg Kneubuhler, affectionately known as the "Nebulizer" by Ryan, at the Fort Wayne Farm Show. The guys discuss the abomination that was the USDA reports from last Monday, outcomes of the NCAA Football National Championships and a few other top of mind issues. However, things get really interesting on a dive into what seems like a "gray area" in the Federal tax code...one that may let you in on some tax savings on new land purchases where the acreage has excess fertility at the time of purchase.

For more than 100 years, Ingredion has been providing the world ingredient solutions. From sweeteners to starches, that type of innovation has to be grounded in a consumer-forward attitude and understand what comes next in the food industry – all around the world. Today we are joined by Eric Seip, SVP of Global Operations and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Ingredion, to explore global ingredients in more than 120 countries across 60 diverse sectors and how they stay on the cutting edge of providing innovative solutions.  Highlights include:  What Ingredion does and who they aim to serve through innovation Common gaps and challenges emerging for customers across their food and beverage portfolio How Eric sees Ingredion helping to advance Food is Health Consumer preferences shifting and how those translate into operational and R&D priorities Ingredion’s recent $100 million investment in its Indianapolis facility, what it entails, the capabilities it adds and why now What this upgrade to the Indianapolis locate will differentiate from their competitors or others in the space What technologies Eric believes have the biggest potential to transform how Ingredion innovates in the future The food value chain, texture and challenges that have risen in recent years – and how Ingredion has found themselves adapting through headwinds to build resilience Ingredion’s perspective on partnerships and how they’re used to drive outcomes forward The relationship with the farmer and what that means to the Ingredion innovation portfolio Biggest challenges and opportunities facing the food ingredients industry What has Eric most excited for Ingredion in the future

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Sophia Shannon report HAT news with stories on whole milk going back on Indiana school menus and catching up with the very busy state FFA officer team. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says even colder air is moving through before slightly moderating temperatures in the Indiana Farm Forecast, and Friday corn, soybean and wheat futures all gained some ground while the cattle market saw a sharp selloff. Andy Eubank has the final numbers and analyst Brian Basting 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 latest edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Our news team was on location this past week at the 37th Fort Wayne Farm Show inside the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum! During the Fort Wayne Farm Show, Eric Pfeiffer spoke with HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin about the Spring Planting Outlook for 2026. He also chatted with Shawn Gearhart with with Brock Grain Systems, as they talk about their experience as members of the AgrIInstitute ALP Class 21 and encourage others to sign up now for ALP Class 22. Also, C.J. Miller visits with Nate Perry from Huntington University as they discuss

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report HAT news from the Fort Wayne Farm Show with stories on the work United Soybean Board does promoting soybeans, and rock just might be the biggest obstacle to planting. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has clouds, cold and some snow in the Indiana Farm Forecast, and Thursday soybean futures gained a dime while working higher all day. Andy Eubank has the final numbers 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 C.J. Miller report HAT news from the Fort Wayne Farm Show with stories on considering a career in agriculture by attending Huntington University, and if you're already in the industry consider joining the Indiana Ag Leadership Program. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has the Indiana Farm Forecast which includes the return of wintery conditions, and Wednesday corn, soybean and wheat futures made an attempt to claw back some of this week's losses. Andy Eubank has the final numbers 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 HAT news from the Fort Wayne Farm Show with an early look at how spring weather could impact planting, and last year's swings in weather and uneven yields really kept farmers and researchers on their toes. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has the near term Indiana Farm Forecasts update on the return of cold air, and Tuesday corn and wheat futures stabilized from the Monday selloff post-USDA, but soybeans liquidated further. Andy Eubank has the final numbers and analyst Arlan Suderman 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 C.J. Miller report on HAT news with stories on whether Governor Braun's tax reform is good for farmers, and how the top House and Senate ag lawmakers are responding to ag leaders pushing for farm labor reform. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin thinks the milder air currently is probably the end of that for the rest of the month as cold air comes back in. Monday grains and soybeans went into a sharp selloff after release of the very bearish USDA January crop report. Andy Eubank has the final numbers and analyst Mike Castle provides report details. 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.

You know the saying hold your friends close, and your enemies closer?  It revolves around trust, or lack thereof. These days data is everywhere: Rewards cards, points accounts, inputing phone numbers and emails, and we swear our phones, smart TVs and routers are listening to us. Ag was a bit late to the party, but seems to be catching up to the Data Craze quite swiftly. Do you know where pieces of information about you are being captured, where they are going and whats being done with it all? Do you think companies have your best interest at heart? Or is there a lot more in play here?  We'll dive into the trust issue this time around.  Where we go from here, still yet to be determined.