Hoosier Ag Today Podcast Network

It's the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for May 2, 2026!

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report on HAT news including the new planting weather forecast and C.J. reports from Washington DC on what might happen in the Senate now that the farm bill has passed the House. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for a significant chill in Indiana weather along with scattered showers, and the Thursday corn and wheat markets sold off while soybea...

April was a news-filled month with business announcements, student innovators and AgriNovus programs off and running! AgriNovus CEO Christy Wright and Vice President Libby Fritz join Cayla in the studio to recap the month. Highlights include: Corteva Unveiling New Leadership for New Corteva and SpinCoBiomEdit Secures Foundational Patents for Engineered Probiotic Platform Positioned to Redefine Ani...

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report on HAT news including a spring that could lead to significant weed pressure in Hoosier fields and C.J. reports from Washington DC on USDA's effort to lower fertilizer costs. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for chilly weather, well below normal for several days, and the Wednesday soybean market led the way higher with corn posting minor...

Indiana is planting at a record-setting pace! In this episode of the Purdue Crop Chat presented by the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance, host Eric Pfeiffer is joined by Purdue Extension specialists Dan 'Corn' Quinn and 'Soybean Shaun' Casteel, along with special guest Tommy Butts (Purdue Weed Scientist) to discuss the rapid progress of the 2026 season. In this episode: P...

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report on HAT news including C.J. from Washington as Roundup goes before the Supreme Court and there is a wealth of experience on the FSA Indiana state committee. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin outlines a roller coaster of weather conditions that continues into the end of April, and the Tuesday wheat and corn markets exhibited more strength, while...

Every season in the Canadian Prairies comes down to one thing: the weather. With a short growing window, everything rides on how conditions unfold. In this episode, meteorologist David Spence breaks down how winter set the stage for spring, where moisture levels stand across the Prairies, and what conditions could look like heading into seeding. While much of the region has pulled out of short-ter...

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer checks in for HAT news with a crop tour Tuesday, going from north to south to get a planting update from Indiana farmers. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says after storms for many yesterday and last night, calm will settle in today, and the Monday markets started the week with strength as corn, beans and wheat all worked higher. Andy Eubank has the settlements and...

This week Ryan and Charlie dive into fertilizer, weather, and the slow start to the growing season. But the big issue on this weeks podcast is "spin".  All sorts of people, groups, companies, and entities are trying to make a story out of high fertilizer. And all have various reasons for the spin they are working. But, while high fertilizer prices are here and we dont like them is it really as big...

From industry trailblazers to academic leaders, policymakers to journalists, AgrIInstitute has served as a platform for leadership development in Indiana’s agbioscience ecosystem for over 40 years. Executive Director Beth Archer joins us this week and provides tremendous perspective on how you build an ecosystem of strong leaders: by convening and facilitating communication among a diverse group o...

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the HAT news including more on an amendment to the Farm Bill to allow permanent, year-round nationwide sales of E15, and Indiana 4-H project judging season is just around the corner. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin predicts the week starts with storms and maybe strong activity today, and the Friday markets were mixed, corn steady, beans higher and...

It's the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for April 25-26, 2026!

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the HAT news including our first planting weather update of the season and with fertilizer prices remaining a major strain on America’s farmers, there is a government-wide push to bring down costs now. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a mix of conditions in the coming days including rain today across Indiana, and the Thursday wheat market was s...

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the HAT news including Steve Brown at Indiana FSA on the checks going out for bridge assistance and is the Administration's tariff policy paying off for agriculture? Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has normal to above normal temperatures in the Indiana forecast, and more rain too, and the Wednesday corn and soybean markets started higher but co...

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the HAT news including surging planting operations in southern Indiana while much, but not all of the north sits and waits and a USDA update on new world screwworm. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin predicts some rain in parts of Indiana, mainly later today. The Tuesday grain and oilseed markets all showed some strength, following crude oil futures...

If you spend just 14 minutes a day differently, what could that do for you and your farm? On this episode of The Dirt, Mike Howell sits down with Angie Traetow to talk about what it looks like to be more intentional on the farm and in everyday life. They explore how a small shift in how you use your time can add up over the course of a year, and why stepping back from the day-to-day to think about...

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer has the HAT news including our first crop tour Tuesday of the season as we check in on early planting progress with Indiana farmers. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a warmer day today but still a mix of conditions in the forecast. The Monday grain and oilseed markets were mixed and wheat led the way higher. Andy Eubank has the settlements and market analysis is...

You know what they say about opinions...right? Well, seems like these days the same thing might be said about marketing consultants. You can find them everywhere, but in this case, we surely don't all have them. This week we talk with a pair of Marketing Gurus out of Indianapolis, and get their take on the current state of commodity markets. We are not looking to get marketing advice, but more to...

Enabling startup success is what grows innovative ecosystems to their full potential. From perfecting pitches to finding mentors and understanding product/market fit, a great accelerator sets itself apart from a good one in big and differentiated ways. This week, we are joined by gener8tor Program Director Davide Dantonio to talk Indiana’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, agbioscience growth and helping...

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the HAT news including detailed danger of anhydrous ammonia and a look at the next generation of soil health tools. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a cool start to the week after a cool weekend too. We have a recap of an interesting day in the markets Friday after the announcement of an open Strait of Hormuz, and there is grain market analysis...

It's the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for April 18, 2026.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen have the HAT news including a preview of the new Purdue Crop Chat podcast as planting begins, and Indiana Pork is helping strengthen the link between classroom learning and real-world careers. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin predicts a beautiful Indiana Friday, but it will not last past today. The Thursday corn and soybean markets were mostly lower a...

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the HAT news including a pork producer from northeastern Indiana who is hoping to keep her voice for Hoosier farmers at the national level and a brewing social media battle between farmers and fertilizer companies. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is calling it a final wave of rain today for some of Indiana, but a pleasant day is on tap tomorrow...

Planting season is underway—but mostly across southern Indiana! On the latest Purdue Crop Chat Podcast, Eric Pfeiffer asks Dan "Corn" Quinn and "Soybean Shaun" Casteel whether it's still too early for those in the southern part of the state to already have seed in the ground. They also discuss the impact that high fertilizer prices are having on farming operations. Plus, Eric shares details of his...

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the HAT news including what the U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz means for U.S. agriculture and a new generation of herbicides is designed to simplify weed management while improving crop safety. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has more rains forecast across Indiana today and tomorrow, and Tuesday's corn and wheat markets went higher,...