Hoosier Ag Today Podcast Network

It's the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for August 8-9, 2026! This week, our coverage begins with Opening Day of the Indiana State Fair. You'll also hear about the stalemate among lawmakers in the Senate Ag Committee regarding the Farm Bill and the partisan fight over the SNAP program.

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including a fight over the SNAP program that brought the Senate Ag Committee to a standstill Thursday and an initiative that provides a chance to strengthen animal disease preparedness. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says keep an umbrella handy in the coming days, and the Thursday corn and bean markets worked higher, but wheat was over a dime lower. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Karl Setzer explains the market movement. 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.

🌽 Indiana's corn and soybean crops are looking stronger thanks to timely rains and milder summer temperatures—but not every field is in the clear. On the latest Purdue Crop Chat Podcast, Dan "Corn" Quinn and "Soybean Shaun" Casteel break down growing disease concerns like Gray Leaf Spot, explain why pressure varies from field to field, and compare Indiana's improving outlook to worsening drought conditions in states like Michigan. This podcast is made possible by the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance. Your Indiana corn and soybean checkoff investments are working to find new markets for your crops through International Demand, New Uses and Research. Learn more about the programs working on your behalf at YourCheckoff.com.

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including a preview of the new Purdue Crop Chat podcast where the advice is keep a close eye on disease pressure, and a top long-term concern for farmers is the transition of their farm to another generation. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has some rain chances starting today but actual rain could be spotty, and the Wednesday corn and bean markets were weak. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Tom Fritz explains the market movement. 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 appreciation of land values in a new report, and the importance of farm landowners reviewing their newly assigned base acres before the end of the month. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a dry day on tap today but he'll detail a rainy remainder of the week, and the Tuesday corn, bean and wheat markets went sharply lower. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Angie Setzer explains the market movement. 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.

Soil testing can be a valuable tool, but getting the most from it starts with understanding what you're measuring and how to interpret the results. In this episode, Dr. Alan Blaylock is joined by University of Minnesota soil scientists Dr. Carl Rosen and Dr. Daniel Kaiser to separate fact from fiction when it comes to soil testing. Together, they discuss common soil test myths, what soil tests can and can't tell you, the science behind common soil testing methods and why research-backed calibration matters. They also share practical recommendations for collecting the right samples, choosing the right test and interpreting results to support better nutrient management decisions. 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 Greg Allen report on HAT news including a chat with Congressman Jim Baird on word the Senate Ag Committee is scheduled to mark up and vote on their Farm Bill version Thursday, and will USDA have enough funding to make farm safety net improvements work as intended. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says it will be very nice again today and part of tomorrow too, and the Monday corn, bean and wheat markets had a higher session. 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.

We switch chairs this week and our interview host, Hoosier Ag Today's Eric Pfeiffer, joins us to talk through the state of production agriculture, its impact on innovation, surprising findings out of Purdue on farmer adoption of AI and how innovators/producers can meet in the middle to drive greater impact for both sides. Eric also gets into Hoosier Ag Today's new partnership with Circle City Broadcasting, bringing Indiana agriculture news to television in the Indianapolis market.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen report on HAT news including an Indiana freshman U.S. representative shares what he's learned in his time In D.C. about ag policy and Purdue University economists say bigger profits don't automatically make the switch to organic corn worthwhile. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has another dry pattern coming in after the wet weekend, and the Friday corn, bean and wheat markets closed July lower. 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.

This Indiana Ag Policy originates from Columbus, Indiana and the Indiana Ag Policy Summit hosted by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and Indiana Soybean Alliance Membership & Policy Committee. Congressman Jefferson Shreve kicked off the event and you'll hear his remarks on the podcast. Then we sit down with ICGA & ISA CEO Courtney Kingery to discuss the theme of this year's summit-- energy! In addition to ICGA and ISA, the Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is also supported by Indiana Farm Bureau.

It’s the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for August 1 & 2, 2026

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen report on HAT news including Indiana corn and soybean farmers' new Friend of Farmer award winner, and an update on very resilient farmland values. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has more dry weather today with rain chances on the way, and the Thursday corn, bean and wheat markets lost steam after a higher open. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Karl Setzer 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.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report on HAT news including a couple of Indiana farmers discussing issues on the menu at yesterday's corn and soybean policy event in Columbus, and retail agronomists and crop consultants will want to know about the agronomy conference in Indy coming in late August. We have a preview. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin checks in with more very pleasant weather until late tomorrow, and the Wednesday corn and bean markets were weak. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Tom Fritz 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.

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including an update with a farmer north of Indianapolis who gives much higher marks to crops in his area than the statewide crop ratings, and the added challenge for corn growers of western bean cutworm. The new Indiana Farm Forecast is mostly dry but HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says look for higher humidity, and the Tuesday ag markets rebounded from sharp Monday losses. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Mike Castle 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.

Recorded live at Ag In Motion, Jason Newton returns to revisit the market outlook he shared earlier this year and uncover what could shape crop and fertilizer prices heading into fall. Joining Amy Crozier, Jason breaks down the factors driving today's market conditions, from weather and tightening crop supply-and-demand balances to energy prices, geopolitics and global crop production. He also explores current market conditions across nitrogen, phosphate, sulfur and potash markets and what changing prices and supplies could mean for growers. Tune in to hear what Jason is watching as we head into fall, including the potential yield impact of reduced nutrient applications, and how evolving market conditions could influence 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 C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including a new report from Purdue University that details the dangers of grain entrapments, and manure pits and National FFA brought the conversation about the future of agriculture to Capitol Hill last week. The new Indiana Farm Forecast has a drier pattern according to HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin, and the week in the markets started with sharply lower corn, soybean and wheat futures yesterday. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Angie 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.

County fairs roll on and so does spraying season in farm country. Fungicide seems to be the flavor of the day, but this week we talk chemistry, among other things. This week we dive into a mystery of several hundred acres of soybeans that are now dead, but shouldn't be. And some of the theories that have been provided just are a bit much to believe, at least on the surface. Some cautionary tales this week, along with a quick look at squirrelly markets, and who in their right mind complains about a 45-48 degree morning in late July?  Well, there were several. All that and who knows what else in this week's episode. 

Last week, AgriNovus announced that 12 startups will participate in its 2026 Velocity accelerator, a five-month program that awards entrepreneurs a total of $75,000 in cash prizes for their technology solutions divided equally between the strategic categories: bioinnovation, farmer-focused innovation and food is health. Behind this year’s cohort magic is the organization’s Senior Director of Innovation, Tim Dixon, who joins us this week. He gets into: Tim’s journey to joining the AgriNovus team and what drew him to the organization How he defines innovation – and how the definition has evolved over the years Most promising areas of innovation across agbioscience that have opportunities for transformational impact How startups should think about customer adoption in a tight farmer and agribusiness market What makes Indiana uniquely positioned to lead in agbioscience versus other regions of the country Velocity’s launch and how it’s designed to address gaps in the ecosystem Tim’s ambitions for Velocity in year one and what he believes competing teams need to be successful The importance of collaboration among companies, universities, investors and entrepreneurs to turn ideas into market-ready solutions Outcomes that will signal success for Velocity in 2026 What has him most excited about this year's cohort of startups

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including a preview of this week's annual ag policy summit put on by corn and soybean farmers and details on a U.S. House-approved financial lifeline to producers facing another year of tight margins. Heat and humidity is HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's new forecast, and the Friday soybean market again posted gains, corn was steady, but wheat was sharply lower. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Brian Basting 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.

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.

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including an FFA American Star finalist from Indiana and Purdue University and we find out what's happening in Washington at the annual corn congress. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast has moisture in it although possibly just scattered, and the Thursday corn, soybean and wheat markets moved lower after the previous day's rally. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Angie Setzer provides 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.

On the HAT Podcast Greg Allen and Andy Eubank report on HAT news including Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine preparing for its biggest class expansion in decades and good crops that need a drink in north-central Indiana. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast continues hot and humid but soon Canadian smoke and rain will move in, and the Wednesday corn and soybean markets were led higher by a strong rally for wheat futures. Andy has the settlements and analyst Tom Fritz provides 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.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report on HAT news including farm bill progress in a preview of the new Indiana Ag Policy Podcast, and why if you’re a woodland owner, you may be leaving money on the table if you’re managing your property without consulting a forester. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin doesn't have much change in the sunny, hot, and humid Indiana Farm Forecast, and the Tuesday corn and soybean markets reversed to go lower, wheat futures reversed to go higher. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Arlan Suderman provides 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.

Your irrigation water plays a bigger role in your operation than you might think. In this episode, Cory Broad joins Dr. Karl Wyant to explore why irrigation water should be treated as an agronomic input. They discuss how water quality can affect the performance of your irrigation system, why that matters for irrigation efficiency and fertigation and what a water sample can reveal about your operation. Plus, learn why routine water sampling matters, what distribution uniformity means, how common issues can affect irrigation performance and why proper flushing is an important part of maintaining an efficient irrigation system. Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics

What’s the latest on the Farm Bill, ag labor reform, Prop 12, and year-round E15? 🌾 On the latest Indiana Ag Policy Podcast, Brantley Seifers with Indiana Farm Bureau joins Eric Pfeiffer to break down the biggest policy issues facing agriculture in Washington and what they could mean for Hoosier farmers. The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance. Support for the podcast is also provided by Indiana Farm Bureau.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen report on HAT news including how Indiana is quickly becoming the global hub for the agbiosciences, and now we have a name for it, and John Rich of Big & Rich is a USDA special envoy. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says it will continue sunny, hot, and humid with several days until the next rains, and the Monday corn and soybean markets were higher all session and wheat futures settled lower. Andy Eubank has those settlements and analyst John Zanker provides 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 officially County Fair season—and the preparation you do now can make all the difference in the show ring and beyond. 🎡🎖️ On the latest "4-H 4U Podcast", Indiana 4-H ambassadors Morgan Keith and Sydney Bauman share their best advice on everything from packing and planning to making the most of every opportunity at your local county fair in order to advance to the Indiana State Fair. The Hoosier Ag Today Presents YOUR Purdue Extension—a Podcast Network, is presented by Indiana Farm Bureau—a unified voice for agriculture!

Farming doesn't have to stop when injury, illness, or aging creates new challenges—and that's where the AgrAbility program steps in. On the latest episode of the “Your Farm” Podcast, Ed Sheldon shares how The National AgrAbility Project has spent decades helping farmers with disabilities and physical limitations stay safely and productively on the job through customized equipment and farm modifications. The Hoosier Ag Today Presents YOUR Purdue Extension—a Podcast Network, is presented by Indiana Farm Bureau—a Unified Voice for Agriculture.

Festival season is in full swing, but one overlooked food safety mistake can quickly turn a fun summer event into a serious health concern. On this episode of the "Your Health" Podcast, Purdue Extension Health and Human Sciences Educator Karen Richey shares practical tips to prevent foodborne illness and explains how consumers, food service workers, and farmers market vendors can keep food safe from farm to table. Learn the simple steps that can protect your family, customers, and community all season long. The Hoosier Ag Today Presents YOUR Purdue Extension, a Podcast Network, is presented by Indiana Farm Bureau—A Unified Voice for Agriculture.

How can communities successfully tackle big challenges, build stronger partnerships, and turn ideas into action? On this episode of the "Your Community" Podcast, Tamara Ogle with Purdue Extension explains the growing role of community coaching and how it helps local leaders guide projects, strengthen organizations, and create lasting community impact. She also shares how Purdue Extension's Community Coaching Learning Circle is equipping community leaders with the skills, tools, and networks needed to help communities achieve their goals. The Hoosier Ag Today Presents YOUR Purdue Extension, a Podcast Network is presented by Indiana Farm Bureau—A Unified Voice for Agriculture.

What does it take to become one of Indiana 4-H's top youth leaders? On this episode of the “4-H 4U” Podcast, Indiana 4-H Ambassadors Sydney Bauman from Fulton County and Morgan Keith from Johnson County take you behind the scenes of the ambassador selection process, as they share what the committee looks for and how members can prepare to stand out. Discover why serving as an Indiana 4-H Ambassador is a life-changing leadership opportunity. The Hoosier Ag Today Presents YOUR Purdue Extension—a Podcast Network, is presented by Indiana Farm Bureau—a Unified Voice for Agriculture.

This week we veer off on a slightly different track as we welcome the Langfeldt girls to the studio, Its hot, but is time for sweet corn and county fairs, farmers markets and fall planning. We dive into agro-tourism and see what it looks like to learn as you go as an entrepreneur on the farm. From pumpkins to corn mazes, hay rides, growing sweet corn, roasting sweet corn, building grain bins and raising cattle...there is a lot to unpack with these gals. 

From Indiana’s rich agricultural story to the cross-sector innovation taking place in BioHeartland, the state’s economy tells more than one story about what it does well; the growing story, however, is how its innovation domains come together to share an identity with much more power. This week, Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Don Lamb joins the show to talk about the farmer, the future and BioHeartland’s positive momentum. Highlights include: Don’s perspective as a farmer and how becoming the Director of ISDA has evolved his view of the industry The opportunity for Indiana to innovate at the intersection of farming, food, animal health and plant science USDA’s announcement of Indianapolis as a hub for their relocation initiative and what he believe it signals about Indiana Why Indiana is a fit and the advantage our ecosystem brings The impact of a USDA hub on the farmer here in Indiana Updates on the future of Indiana and USDA, including the announcement of SNAP to Indianapolis Don’s thoughts on BioHeartland and why an identity for our region matters more than ever How he hopes the brand grows and evolves both inside and outside perspectives on production agriculture and agbioscience’s impact on the state Farmers, agribusinesses and community leaders’ roles in sharing the BioHeartland story Don answers the question: “Is Indiana having a moment?” ISDA’s plans for seizing the opportunity to connect the farming and innovation communities What’s coming up for ISDA that has Don most excited 

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer reports on HAT news with comments from some of the new Indiana master farmers. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a hot, dry week ahead in the new Indiana Farm Forecast with high humidity levels too, and the Friday strong corn, soybean and wheat markets were led higher by wheat futures on a USDA supply and demand report day. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Brian Basting provides 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 11-12, 2026!

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including new Purdue research with an interesting development in corn and soybean basis levels, and a look at the rich history of Indiana agriculture that will come alive next week in Pulaski County. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has scattered showers in the new Indiana Farm Forecast, and the Thursday corn and soybean markets were lower while wheat futures gained double digits. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Karl Setzer provides 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.

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including completely different spring weather patterns that have created a stark contrast in northern and southern Indiana crops and details of an Indiana State Department of Agriculture cost-share opportunity to help southwest Indiana farmers. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin looks for more summer-like conditions, and the Wednesday corn, soybean and wheat markets were mostly lower. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Tom Fritz provides 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.

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including the connection, or disconnect between rising technology and farmer confidence, and a look at who will be in Noblesville next week for a Women4theLand Learning Circle. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for another decent day in today's Indiana Farm Forecast but some rain chances move in, and Tuesday the corn, soybean and wheat markets again worked higher after forecasts got hotter. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst Arlan Suderman provides 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.

When your soil pH becomes a concern, what options do you have? In this episode, Dr. Antonio Mallarino joins Dr. Alan Blaylock to discuss practical approaches to managing soil pH and soil acidity. They explore how soil testing and grid sampling can help identify pH issues, the role of lime in managing soil acidity, the advantages and disadvantages of various lime sources, and how soil pH and buffer pH can be used to determine lime needs. Plus, learn how to evaluate lime quality, whether it's economical to lower pH in high-pH soils and why gypsum is commonly misunderstood when it comes to soil pH management. 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 C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including an uncertain future for North American trade with that non-renewal of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement and a retired Indiana ag teacher who was recently honored by the Indiana FFA Foundation. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a decent looking Indiana Farm Forecast, and Monday the soybean market took off and brought corn and wheat futures along for the ride higher. Andy Eubank has settlements and analyst John Zanker provides 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 the guys dive into the June 30 USDA reports on Planted Acreage and Quarterly Grain Stocks. The report was not really all that noteworthy, except that Charlie had to eat come crow during the podcast. How did the heat impact local crops this past week, and what about moisture from here? But perhaps the biggest outcome of this week's podcast is Ryan's new purpose in life: getting cattle integrated into the Houin farmstead!  Make sure you get on to the Little Red Barn Podcast Facebook page to vote on which cattle breed should be the backbone of the newly minted "Houin Beef" operation!