Hoosier Ag Today Podcast Network

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report on HAT news including the new president of Indiana FFA, elected yesterday as the state convention closed, and an ag educator becomes a Golden Owl winner. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a very nice Friday in his Indiana Farm Forecast, and the Thursday corn, soybean and wheat markets were pressured by lower crude oil all day. Andy Euba...

On the HAT Podcast Greg Allen and Andy Eubank report on HAT news including student delegates electing the next generation of leaders at the Indiana FFA State Convention, and we have a Channel Seed planting and growing season update from northeast Indiana. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin will tell us if a week of storms will continue for Indiana, and the Wednesday corn and wheat markets led the...

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including a major expansion at the POET Shelbyville bioprocessing facility and we were there, and we were there as Indiana FFA State Convention students packed meals for Hoosiers this week. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin will detail possible severe weather across parts of Indiana today, and the Tuesday corn, soybean and wheat ma...

From fertilizer applications to crop rotations, many of the decisions made each season can influence your soil pH over time. In this episode, Dr. Miles Dyck from the University of Alberta joins Dr. Alan Blaylock to discuss what soil pH is, why it matters and what growers should know about managing acidic and alkaline soils. Learn how fertilizer management, crop rotations and nutrient removal influ...

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including Indiana FFA members competing for top honors at this week's 97th State Convention, and details on a new Indiana Cost of Production Calculator. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for increasing clouds today and minor rain chances, but he is eyeing a monster storm system to the west. The Monday corn, soybean and wheat...

This week Ryan and Charlie get a down in the weeds look at vintage power fanaticism! Rob and Kelley Meyers of the International Harvester Collectors Club Chapter 33 dropped by Red Barn Studios to talk tractors, tanks, trucks and implements...every one of them carrying the IH logo. It's a fantastic romp through the history of this brand and may give you a few trivia nuggets to tuck away. The reason...

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including a look at damage on farms in the state from tornados last week and learning how to employ and trust AI on your farm. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has some drier weather across Indiana but more rain is coming this week, and the Friday corn, soybean and wheat markets closed the week with a mixed session. Andy Eubank ha...

It's the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for June 13-14, 2026!

On the latest episode of the Purdue Extension Crop Chat Podcast: Purdue’s Crop Pathologist Darcy Telenko joins Eric, Shaun, and Dan to discuss the recent bouts of heavy rain, emergence issues, possible disease pressures, and a whole host of other challenges facing corn and soybean producers this growing season. This podcast is made possible by the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean...

On the latest "4H-4U" Podcast: What happens when Indiana 4-H members take their leadership skills to Washington, D.C.? Hear firsthand from Farah Coen—a 10-year 4-H member and recent graduate of Triton Central High School—how attending the National 4-H Conference helped her and others build connections, tackle real-world issues, and gain experiences that could shape their futures—and the future of...

How can rural communities build the workforce needed to keep agriculture thriving? On the latest "Your Community" Podcast, Tanya Hall with Purdue Extension discusses the critical connection between agriculture and workforce development, and why the industry is often overlooked in workforce conversations. She also shares how Purdue Extension is helping develop skills, strengthen rural economies, an...

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including a look at next week's annual Indiana FFA State Convention heading to a brand-new venue and farm bill negotiations may be gaining momentum in Washington. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says much nicer weather is upon us for a couple of days as humidity drops significantly, and the Thursday corn, soybean and wheat market...

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report on HAT news including an emerging soybean disease in the Midwest that requires growers to be more vigilant when scouting, and what did the President say about renewing USMCA? HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has more warm and muggy weather, but an end is in sight, and the Wednesday corn, soybean and wheat markets worked higher led by bean...

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report on HAT news including heavy rains impacting some Indiana farm fields and . HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says warm and muggy conditions continue along with rain chances, and the Tuesday corn, soybean and wheat markets were back and forth and ended mixed. Andy Eubank has the settlements and Arlan Suderman has market analysis. It's all pa...

Focusing on one nutrient like nitrogen might yield immediate results, but long-term production requires a more balanced approach. In this episode, Norm Dueck joins Amy Crozier to discuss what a balanced nutrient management plan looks like and why it's becoming increasingly important in crop production. As crops remove more nutrients from the soil, we must look beyond a handful of key nutrients and...

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including Canada temporarily restricting livestock imports from Texas and a new study from Purdue that suggests free trade with Canada and Mexico has helped keep food prices lower. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for summer-like Indiana weather for several days, complete with severe weather chances, and the Monday soybean m...

Did you see Big Boy steam through the corn belt this week? Ryan and Charlie talk about that, the wild ride the market took us on this week and the astounding amount of local agriculture history that is increasingly lost as time goes by. Plus, go back to school with a bit of a Trade Primer on different tariffs and trade law. 

From volatile markets to high input costs, farmers are facing a number of challenges that could be offset by additional markets and revenue streams. Today, we're joined by Fiber X CEO Dave Skibinski who's working to give producers exactly that: a new opportunity rooted in the growing demand for natural fiber. Fresh off of a big win at TechPoint’s Mira Awards, Dave shares how FiberX is helping farm...

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including a war of words last week involving Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins over the state of the American farm economy, and will a new organization provide Indiana's growing spray drone industry a stronger voice? HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for warm, humid Indiana weather this week, and the Friday corn, soybean and wheat...

It's the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for June 6-7, 2026.

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including how the presence of New World Screwworm in Texas could impact cattle producers here in Indiana, and we'll detail how June is the start of two opportunities to celebrate Indiana agriculture. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana farm forecast includes some moisture heading to the state from the west, and it was anoth...

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen report on HAT news including USDA on SNAP calling Indianapolis home, but when will we know if there’s more coming here, Ag Secretary Rollins confirms New World Screwworm has been found in a calf in Texas, and the Purdue Farm Stress team reminds producers to pay attention to their crops but also their mental health. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin...

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer, C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including another visit to Indiana by USDA Deputy Secretary Vaden yesterday, and farmers are indeed uneasy with the current ag economy. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has an update on the dry Indiana farm forecast, and the Tuesday grain and oilseed markets again sold off on good crop conditions released late Monda...

The residue your crops leave behind is going to impact next season's crop whether you think about it or not. Too much residue can create challenges like disease pressure and poor planting conditions. Too little can leave topsoil exposed. Managed properly, crop residue can help build soil health, support better planting conditions and cycle nutrients back into the soil. So how should we think about...

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including a crop tour Tuesday to get a feel for corn and bean progress, and farm bankruptcies in April moved to their highest monthly level in more than six years. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a dry Indiana farm forecast for the rest of the week, and the Monday grain and oilseed markets moved back and forth before settling...