Hoosier Ag Today Podcast Network

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including wins all around as E15 gets year 'round approval in the House and two large companies are teaming up to help farmers get more value from sustainable farming practices. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says you can expect very active weather days today and tomorrow to start the week in Indiana, and the Friday corn, soybean an...

It's the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for May 16, 2026.

On the “Your Farm” Podcast, Ann Kline and Courtney Schmidt with Purdue Extension discuss the critical role that written cash farm leases play in both documenting agreements and preventing misunderstandings between landowners and tenant farmers. They explain how a well-structured lease helps clarify responsibilities, outline financial terms, and ensure both parties understand the risks and rewards....

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report on HAT news including the updated planting weather forecast and details on this week's Corteva announcement about their new headquarters plans. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has hit and miss rain in parts of Indiana today, and the Thursday corn, soybean and wheat markets were all sharply lower. Andy Eubank has the settlements and Karl Setze...

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller, Greg Allen and Andy Eubank report on HAT news including a planting progress update from west central Indiana and will President Trump bring home an ag trade deal after talks with the Chinese president. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says the cool Indiana air should begin to moderate, and Wednesday the corn and soybean markets finished just on the high side. Andy ha...

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen report on HAT news including a safety reminder for those involved in farming, among the most dangerous of U.S. occupations, and Indiana livestock producers are keeping a close eye on feed costs. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says the Indiana Farm Forecast is improving, and the corn, soybean and wheat markets were strong on USDA report day Tuesday,...

Agriculture has changed a lot over the last 20 years, and it's not slowing down. In this episode, we sit down with Ben Graham, President of AdFarm, to explore what's evolved, from how farmers get their information to the rapid rise of on-farm technology. They dig into why some innovations take off faster than others, how farmers decide what tech is actually worth using and what the next 20-25 year...

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report on HAT news including another crop tour Tuesday update and the pressure shifts to the Senate as we see if Congress can finally get the long-delayed farm bill legislation across the finish line. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for a little bit of moisture later today in the Indiana Farm Forecast, and the corn, soybean and wheat markets a...

On the latest Indiana Ag Policy Podcast: C.J. Miller recently traveled to Washington, D.C. and spoke with Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.), Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), and Congressman Mark Messmer (R-Ind.) about several ag policy issues—including Farm Bill 2.0, ag labor reform, trade with China, permanent year-round E15 and much more. The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growe...

Episode 138: Anxiety! The calendar says we should be a lot farther along than we are on field work, and some folks are starting to get more nervous. Should we be? Plus, an update on Charlie's "marshmallow" crop (turns out it's not what anyone thought it could be), and a discussion on what could be a busy news headline week. We also dive into Nitrogen concerns related to our wet pattern so far this...

Food is health is a growing conversation across the agbioscience landscape and research is moving the conceptual to tangible solutions. Dr. Lavanya Reddivari from Purdue University joins this week to talk groundbreaking food science research, advancing discovery through the innovation pipeline and how her family roots are making something old new again.  Highlights include:  A high level overview...

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Andy Eubank report on HAT news including reaction to massive increases in the assessed value of Hoosier agriculture buildings, and the importance of checking corn fields early in the season. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin feels just a bit better about planting opportunities this week in the Indiana Farm Forecast, and the corn, soybean and wheat markets were led...

It's the "Mother's Day Weekend" edition of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for May 9, 2026!

It’s not just about ribbons—it’s where confidence is built, voices are found, and passions come to life. On the latest “4-H 4U” Podcast, Greg Allen talks with Megan Skiba of Purdue Extension about why creating a 4-H project can be a game-changer for today's youth—and why more volunteer judges are urgently needed to make it all possible. If you want to support Purdue Extension, please consider adve...

What if students could master grocery shopping without ever leaving the classroom? On this episode of the "Your Health" podcast, we step inside a mock grocery store experience through Purdue Extension where middle and high schoolers across Indiana learn how to make smarter, healthier, and budget-savvy choices—covering everything from family meal planning to picking nutritious foods that don’t brea...

If you've always wanted to have a "Green Thumb" and help those in your community, you can become a volunteer with the Purdue Extension Master Gardener Program. On the latest episode of the "Your Farm" Podcast, C.J. Miller chats with John Orick and Carey Grable about the program, which trains volunteers to educate and assist local communities in home gardening and horticultural practices. If you wa...

On the latest "Your Community" Podcast: Purdue Extension educator Daniel Walker details how the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and the American Citizen Planner Indiana program empower local communities through environmental research and land-use education. Walker highlights recent successes, such as a collaborative project with the Indiana Department of Health to map and regulate aging septic systems...

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including the brand new planting weather forecast and a major investment to turn more of Indiana's soybeans into high-value export products is now up and running in Shelby County. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has more moisture in the Indiana Farm Forecast, and the corn, soybean and wheat markets again sold off but pared losses lat...

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including a technician apprentice program designed to help young professionals launch careers as diesel mechanics working on ag equipment and helping military veterans turn farming into a thriving business. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for plenty of sunshine and maybe some moderating temperatures in the next two days across...

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including a House Ag Committee member on reforming farm labor laws and blocking U.S. farmland from purchase by foreign adversaries. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin does not have good news for those who need to get back in Indiana corn and soybean fields, and the corn, soybean and wheat markets turned around Tuesday. Andy Eubank has t...

Ever wondered how the nitrogen fertilizer you apply is actually produced? In this episode, we sit down with Chris Boyda, Senior Manager of Operations at Nutrien's Redwater nitrogen facility, to explore the full process behind nitrogen fertilizer production. From how ammonia is made to how it's converted into products like urea, UAN and ammonium sulfate, Chris breaks down what happens inside one of...

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer reports on HAT news with his crop tour Tuesday, a trip around Indiana checking on planting progress with Hoosier farmers. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin outlines colder and wetter Indiana conditions, and the Monday soybean market started the week with a bang, corn futures had a nice session too as December corn pushed past $5. Andy Eubank has the settlements and m...

An otherwise normal, low intensity podcast covering cold temps, planting delays, and general goings on in agriculture gets railroaded this week when Charlie references a spectacular crop of "marshmallows" growing along roadsides and in some of his fields. For the first time in Little Red Barn Podcast history, Ryan is actually speechless and cannot move forward on any topic. Guest Dave Weisflog sha...

Last week Governor Mike Braun today announced IN AI, a new statewide initiative focused on helping businesses grow, create jobs, and increase wages through the practical application of human-centered artificial intelligence. The initiative will be executed by the CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) and will work directly with employers across the state to accelerate AI adoption in ways th...

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller reports on HAT news including digging into the just-passed House farm bill that now goes to the Senate, and Indiana Congressman Baird also weighs in on the bill. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has plenty of precipitation in this week's Indiana farm forecast, and the Friday corn and soybean markets posted gains to start the new month. Andy Eubank has the settlements...