The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast

Indiana farmers are staring down significant property tax spikes as assessments on barns and grain facilities skyrocket to 300%—raising the financial burden for producers and rural businesses across the state. On the Indiana Ag Policy Podcast, Ryan Hoff with Indiana Farm Bureau breaks down what’s driving the surge, what relief could be coming, and why June 15 is the make-or-break deadline for farm...

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...

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 latest Indiana Ag Policy Podcast: Eric Pfeiffer chats with Indiana Ag Leaders about legislation impacting our farmers and rural Hoosiers during the recent "Bacon Bar & Brunch" event at the Indiana Statehouse. The event was hosted by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and Indiana Soybean Alliance Membership & Policy Committee. The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn...

On the latest episode of the Indiana Ag Policy Podcast: Eric Pfeiffer chats with USDA Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce. They discuss how the USDA Farm Service Agency was impacted by the federal government shutdown. They also talk about disaster relief available to farmers, as well as benefits that producers are seeing from The One Big Beautiful Bill. The Indiana...

On the latest episode of the Indiana Ag Policy Podcast: Eric Pfeiffer chats with Katie Nelson, Indiana Farm Bureau’s new Executive Director of Public Policy, as she shares INFB’s legislative priorities for 2026. The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance. Support for the podcast is also provided by Indiana Farm Bureau.

On the latest episode of the Indiana Ag Policy Podcast: Eric Pfeiffer chats with State Rep. Beau Baird, State Sen. Gary Byrne, and State Sen. Jean Leising about the issues impacting Indiana’s farmers and rural Hoosiers that were discussed during the 2025 Rural Caucus meeting last week during the Indiana State Fair. The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association...

Indiana Congressman Jim Baird (R-4) joins us on this edition of the Indiana Ag Policy Podcast to discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill and how farmers and rural Hoosiers will benefit from the policy. He also says a Farm Bill still needs done to accomplish other goals from conservation to research. The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybe...

On this podcast, we're joined by Dr. Mark Messina, director of nutrition science and research for Soy Nutrition Institute Global, and Alexa Combelic, executive director of government affairs for the American Soybean Association, to discuss the recently released MAHA Report. We discuss the science behind seed oils, like soybean oil, and the concerns for farmers in the report. The Indiana Ag Policy...

On this edition of the Indiana Ag Policy Podcast, we discuss the Grain Indemnity Bill (SB461) that was just recently signed into law by Governor Braun. Clark Smith, director of the Indiana Grain Buyers & Warehouse Licensing Agency, and Agribusiness Council of Indiana President Bruce Kettler join us to discuss why this bill was a big win for farmers, agribusinesses, and the agency. The Indiana Ag P...

The Indiana Corn Growers Association and Indiana Soybean Alliance have been pushing for positive biofuels policy at both the state and federal levels recently. Helena Jette, Director of Market Development and Biofuels, and Steve Howell, Senior Director of Industry Affairs, discuss year-round E15 efforts and much more on this edition of the Indiana Ag Policy Podcast! The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast i...

Eric Pfeiffer is joined by Steve Howell from Indiana Corn & Soy, Andy Tauer from Indiana Farm Bureau, and Josh Trenary from Indiana Pork to discuss multiple ag issues at the Statehouse as the 2025 Indiana legislative session winds down. They dive into SB1 and what it means for farmers, the budget, the water bill that Gov. Braun recently signed (SB28), and more. The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is pre...

This episode of the Indiana Ag Policy Podcast comes from the Statehouse where Indiana Farm Bureau members gathered for a breakfast Wednesday morning to host legislators and discuss their policy priorities. Property tax relief and water rights were hot topics of conversation at the breakfast and on the podcast. The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and I...

Nancy Martinez, Director of Public Policy, Trade and Biotechnology for the National Corn Growers Assn., and Virginia Houston, Director of Government Affairs for the American Soybean Assn., join us to discuss the 3 T's- Trump, Trade, and Tariffs! This episode was recorded Monday morning, March 3rd. 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and additional tariffs on China took effect at midnight March 4th....

This Indiana Ag Policy Podcast originates from the Indiana Statehouse and the annual Bacon Bar & Brunch put on by the presenting sponsors of the podcast, the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance. We discuss biofuel tax credits, property tax reform, and the grain indemnity bill with the only full-time farmer in the Indiana Senate Daryl Schmitt, Lt. Governor Micah Beckwi...

Jasper Co. farmer, District 16 State Representative, and Indiana Farm Bureau Vice President Kendell Culp joins us to discuss many of his 15 different pieces of legislation he's authored this year at the Statehouse that relate to agriculture. The legislation includes property taxes and tax credits for retiring farmers that Governor Braun mentioned in his State of the State Address Wednesday evening...

This Indiana Ag Policy Podcast originates from the Fort Wayne Farm Show as we discuss biofuels policy with POET's Aaron Kuhn and Louis Dreyfus Company's Jeremy Mullins. Steve Howell from the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Growers Association joins us as well to discuss House Bill 1127 & Senate Bill 254 that would provide tax credits to retailers to boost investment in modern fuel pumps...

Hoosier Ag Today was first to report last week that Don Lamb will return as director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture when Mike Braun becomes governor of Indiana next month. Lamb shares his vision for ISDA going forward and how this opportunity presented itself back in 2023. The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean All...

Beef is under attack again at the federal level! Brian Shuter and Hannah Gee from the Indiana Beef Cattle Association and Sigrid Johannes, Director of Government Affairs from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, join Eric Pfeiffer to discuss how "scientists" aren't following the science when it comes to putting forward recommendations for the Federal Dietary Guidelines. The Indiana Ag Policy...

Former USDA Deputy Secretary Chuck Conner and former Statehouse journalist John Ketzenberger join the Indiana Ag Policy Podcast to recap both the national and statewide election results and what they mean for ag policy. Steve Howell, policy guy for the Indiana Corn Growers Association and Indiana Soybean Alliance, and HAT's Eric Pfeiffer weigh in as well on what might happen with the Farm Bill, ta...

Micah Beckwith, Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, joins us on the Indiana Ag Policy Podcast to discuss biofuels, property taxes, water rights, oversight of government agencies, and more. The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance with support from Indiana Farm Bureau.

Terry Goodin, candidate for lieutenant governor on the Democrat ticket, joins us on the Indiana Ag Policy Podcast to discuss farmland property taxes, rural development opportunities, what the state can do to help build demand for biofuels, water rights, and more. The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance with support from In...

Indiana native Ted McKinney joins us for the latest Indiana Ag Policy Podcast presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance. McKinney, now the CEO of the National Assn. of State Departments of Agriculture, is the former USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs and former director of the Indiana State Dept. of Agriculture. McKinney discusse...

Indiana property tax guru Katrina Hall (official title- Senior Director Policy Strategy and Advocacy) with Indiana Farm Bureau joins us on this edition of the Indiana Ag Policy to break down the nuts and bolts of the Indiana property tax formula and to compare and contrast the gubernatorial campaigns property tax plans. The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Associa...

Indiana Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN 4th District) was in White County last week for a Shop Talk event with the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance Membership and Policy Committee. He joined us for a discussion on the Farm Bill, trade in the Biden administration, and other ag topics in D.C. He provides a unique perspective given his seat at the table on the House Agric...