Hoosier Ag Today Podcast Network

Few people hear from as many corners of agriculture as Shaun Haney does. Through his work, he hears firsthand what's weighing on growers and what's shaping their decisions for the season ahead. As planting approaches, we sat down with Shaun to explore what's surfacing in his recent conversations. From tightening margins and rising fixed costs to labor and weed challenges, he breaks down the pressu...

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen report on HAT news including a possible end to California’s costly Prop 12 animal confinement restrictions, and while the online equipment auction space continues to grow, we hear from one company who wants to make it simple. It was a very warm start to the week and HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin tells us how much longer it will last. The Monday...

The "Red Barn Road Show" is on the move again, and this week we hit Plymouth, Indiana to talk with former Indiana State Representative and current Marshall County Councilman Tim Harman. We cover a lot of bases, from data centers and solar, to property taxes and roads and his local eatery! Iran and fertilizer make an appearance when we chat markets and then we finish off strong with a brand new Lit...

The future of the agbioscience workforce will look different than it does today – as it does than it did ten years ago. At the heart of its change and evolution are college students and young professionals pursuing new fields of studying, from business to biology, and asking themselves one critical question: how do I apply what I’m learning today to my future in the working world? This week we are...

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen report on HAT news including a bill protecting farmers from unauthorized drones and rolling out new seed care technologies designed to improve crop performance right out of the ground. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin predicts mild air for a few days before changes come back to Indiana, and the Friday corn, soybean and wheat markets were strong an...

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including the House Ag Committee advancing Farm Bill 2.0 following a marathon markup session, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency has finalized crop insurance prices for the 2026 growing season. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for more moisture in Indiana before finally some sun and dry conditions...

On the latest Indiana Ag Policy Podcast: “Fast and Furious” may be the best way to describe the Indiana General Assembly for 2026. Katie Nelson, Executive Director of Public Policy with Indiana Farm Bureau, discusses several of the bills that your state lawmakers passed this legislative session that will have a major impact on Indiana’s farmers and rural Hoosiers. The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is...

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report on HAT news including some tense back and forth between Democrats and Republicans on the farm bill and Bayer explains the new EPA dicamba application requirements. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for a soggy day for the entire state but a little drier tomorrow for parts of Indiana, and the Wednesday corn, soybean and wheat markets s...

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report on HAT news including a return from Africa for the current Ag Leadership Program class, and Indianapolis will soon be home to one of USDA’s five new regional hub locations. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says the soggy conditions continue in the new Indiana Farm Forecast, and the Tuesday corn and soybean markets were higher while wheat s...

When Jason Franklin arrived in Clarksdale, Mississippi, he wasn't aware of the level of hardship facing local farming communities. Once he began to hear their stories, he couldn't help but show up. In this episode, Mike Howell sits down with Jason Franklin, a pastor at Clarksdale Methodist Church, to talk about how one simple idea sparked a movement of encouragement and support across the Mississi...

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including how the conflict with Iran may affect producers here at home and a wrap up of the 30th annual farmer-led Commodity Classic which ended over the weekend. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has the update on where rains may be the most intense in the new Indiana Farm Forecast, and the Monday corn, soybean and wheat markets s...

The Purdue Crop Chat Podcast was on location last week at Commodity Classic in San Antonio! "Soybean Shaun" Casteel and Dan "Corn" Quinn with Purdue Extension are joined by Brian Warpup, Vice Chair of the Indiana Soybean Alliance and farmer from Huntington and Wells counties. In addition to sharing their major takeaways from this year's trade show, they also talk about their preparations for the 2...

These days, "Women in Ag" is a hashtag, a movement and just plain something the industry is used to. But 40 years ago...it was not. This week we meet a trailblazer. A woman carving a path in agriculture before it was a "thing". Jane Hardesty held every position possible in SCS and NRCS during her illustrious career, and knows a think or two about soil and water conservation. Currently appointed by...

For farmers looking ahead to a fresh growing season, decisions for their operations require clarity and a certainty around impact and ROI – from inputs to innovation adoption. This week, we are joined by PJ Smith, Senior Global Product Manager at Indigo Ag, to get into soil health’s impact on our food system; and how strengthening agriculture today helps reduce risk and protect food security for t...

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news from San Antonio and the just-ended 2026 Commodity Classic where a new initiative for USDA was announced by U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins to reduce bureaucratic red tape, and we have farmer reaction to the Ag Secretary's address. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is predicting a soggy week ahead across the state in the Indiana F...

On the latest episode of the "4-H 4U" Podcast: Courtney Stierwalt, Indiana 4-H Animal Science Extension Specialist, shares how 4-H is providing hands-on opportunities for Indiana's youth to prepare them for careers in livestock agriculture and Animal Sciences. If you'd like to advertise on this podcast—or one of our many "YOUR Purdue Extension" Podcasts—and reach a large audience of Indiana farmer...

On the latest episode of the "Your Health" Podcast: A program from Purdue Extension is helping Hoosiers take small steps toward a healthier heart. “Be Heart Smart” is an educational program designed to teach people how everyday choices can lower their risk of heart disease, which remains the leading cause of death in the United States. Linda Curley, with Purdue Extension-Lake County discusses the...

Hoosier Ag Today's news team was on location at Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas. You'll hear about a new initiative announced by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins that would streamline paperwork and eliminate "red tape" across several of USDA's agencies. C.J. Miller also chats with several ag leaders--including Scott Metzger, President of the American Soybean Association (ASA), abo...

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news from San Antonio and the 2026 Commodity Classic where ag leaders are addressing the many challenges facing grain producers and specifically headwinds for soybean growers and a story about Farbest Foods in Jasper, Indiana, expanding its global reach. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a beautiful day today as part of the Indiana...

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news from San Antonio, site of the 2026 Commodity Classic which is marking 30 years of the nation’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused convention and trade show, and corn and soybean producers at Commodity Classic are discussing the impact the Supreme Court’s recent tariff ruling could have on grain exports. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan M...

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including an FFA special fundraising day as part of National FFA Week and a program from Purdue Extension that is helping Hoosiers take small steps toward a healthier heart. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes very cloudy conditions and some slight warming as the weekend nears, and the Tuesday soybean...

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including a look at what the future holds now that Purdue Extension has a newly appointed Associate Dean and Director and the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled the president does not have the authority to impose tariffs on imported goods using emergency powers. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes more chil...

Hoosier Ag Today's C.J. Miller chats with Angie Abbott, the Associate Dean and Director of Purdue Extension. Abbott talks about her path, which started on a farm in Clinton County, to becoming a visionary leader. She also touches upon the many community-focused extension programs that serve Hoosiers throughout Indiana's 92 counties. Abbott also shares more about the future of Purdue Extension. If...

The Little Red Barn Podcast goes on the road this week as Charlie visits the Marshall County FFA Farm Toy Show at LaVille High School. The guys chat farm toy collections, and why we have them with four Marshall County FFA members and talk FFA week which is happening this week. A light-hearted look at the "playful" side of Agriculture. How may of your old farm toys do you still have?

There is an increasing desire from consumers to better understand food’s overall impact on their health; however, there haven’t always been the proper tools – until now. This week, we are joined by FoodHealth Company’s CEO and co-founder, Sam Citro-Alexander, to talk about the launch of their consumer and brand facing tech-platform, FoodHealth Score, which rates products and suggests smarter swaps...