Episodes

Friday Nov 24, 2023
The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for 11/25/23
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: C.J. Miller profiles the spirit of giving that both the Indiana State Poultry Association and American Dairy Association Indiana share this holiday season.
Also, Sabrina Halvorson reports on one county in northern California that is proposing a ban on all livestock production, which could have an impact across the rest of the U.S.
Eric Pfeiffer chats with Abby Heidenreich with the Purdue Extension Farm Stress Team about the resources available to help you with your mental health during the holidays.
Plus, John Zanker with Risk Management Commodities reviews the grain markets from Black Friday, and Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast for your final week of November. All that and more in this week's Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

Friday Nov 24, 2023
The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 11/24/23
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including the results of California's Prop 12 now emerging and a county in that state that wants to eliminate animal agriculture. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says it is, and will be cooler, even below normal, and there were no markets on Thanksgiving Thursday. Mike Silver offers expectations upon the resumption of trade on the #HATPodcast made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - experience banking built on heart, grit, and agriculture. Visit FFBT.com to learn more or stop by your local branch to talk about your ag operation today.

Thursday Nov 23, 2023
The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 11/23/23
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including Indiana's governor on Thanksgiving Day and what can you do with all of your on-farm data? HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says there will be no weather-related travel problems today and tomorrow, and the corn and soybean markets moved lower Wednesday. Andy Eubank has settlements and analysis from Tom Fritz on the #HATPodcast made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - experience banking built on heart, grit, and agriculture. Visit FFBT.com to learn more or stop by your local branch to talk about your ag operation today.

Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 11/22/23
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including grants to help get dairy to those in need and improved trade for specialty crops. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is calling for chilly weather leading into Thanksgiving, and the grain and oilseed markets were led higher by the wheat market Tuesday. Andy Eubank has settlements and analysis from Karl Setzer on the #HATPodcast made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - experience banking built on heart, grit, and agriculture. Visit FFBT.com to learn more or stop by your local branch to talk about your ag operation today.

Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 11/21/23
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a spotlight on Indiana poultry during this Thanksgiving week and meet a Model of Excellence FFA chapter from Indiana. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says clouds and rain today, and corn and soybean markets gained ground Monday. Andy Eubank has settlements and analysis from Karl Setzer on the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - experience banking built on heart, grit, and agriculture. Visit FFBT.com to learn more or stop by your local branch to talk about your ag operation today.

Monday Nov 20, 2023
The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 11/20/23
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Sabrina from Kansas City have the news including Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack and an Indiana company who joined us at our national farm broadcasting annual convention. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin checks in with the new Indiana Farm Forecast and the changes it brings, and grain and oilseed markets sold off again Friday. Andy Eubank has settlements and analysis from Brian Basting on the #HATPodcast made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - experience banking built on heart, grit, and agriculture. Visit FFBT.com to learn more or stop by your local branch to talk about your ag operation today.

Saturday Nov 18, 2023
The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for 11/18/23
Saturday Nov 18, 2023
Saturday Nov 18, 2023
On this week’s edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: The Hoosier Ag Today news team is on the road reporting from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Convention in Kansas City.
Eric Pfeiffer chats with National Corn Growers Association Chairman Tom Haig to get his reaction to the recent extension of the 2018 Farm Bill through Sept. 30, 2024.
Also, Sabrina Halvorson reports on USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack's speech at the NAFB Convention and his agency's plan to boost U.S. ag trade in 2024.
C.J. Miller talks with Mike DiPaola with Taranis—which is headquartered in Westfield, Indiana—as they discuss AcreForward™ Intelligence by Taranis, which uses the latest technology to help corn and soybean producers maximize their yields.
Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews the grain markets and Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast. All that and more in this week's Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

Friday Nov 17, 2023
The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 11/17/23
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
On the HAT Podcast from the annual convention of Farm Broadcasters, Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including thoughts from NCGA on the farm bill extension and a fertilizer update from StoneX. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin checks in with the new Indiana Farm Forecast, and grain and oilseed markets were mostly lower Thursday. Andy Eubank has settlements and analysis from Arlan Suderman on the #HATPodcast made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - experience banking built on heart, grit, and agriculture. Visit FFBT.com to learn more or stop by your local branch to talk about your ag operation today.

Thursday Nov 16, 2023
The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 11/16/23
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
On the HAT Podcast, Eric Pfeiffer and Elise Koning have the news including a look at Indiana Farm Bureau policies for the next year and a way to feed less hay. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says continued above normal temps but rain is coming, and grain and oilseed markets sold off Wednesday. Andy Eubank has settlements and analysis from Steve Erdman on the #HATPodcast made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - experience banking built on heart, grit, and agriculture. Visit FFBT.com to learn more or stop by your local branch to talk about your ag operation today.

Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
The HAT Soil Health Podcast- Integrating Livestock into Cropland
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
As harvest comes to a close here in Indiana, our guests share their experiences with integrating livestock and cropland. Father-son duo Devon and Cameron Churchill in Harrison County share their story of changing their cattle operation to include regenerative grazing. Pete Huff, co-director of the Wallace Center in Wisconsin, shares research his organization has done on-farm. The discussion includes the benefits and challenges of integrating livestock and cropland, advice on getting started, and how grazing livestock on cover crops affects soil health.
This episode of the HAT Soil Health Podcast is brought to you by the Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative. You can learn more about their efforts and see a schedule of events at ccsin.org.