Best eric@hoosieragtoday.com Podcasts (2025)

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 7/4/25 15:46

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including news from Washington where the Trump budget bill passed and what it means for farmers, and more on that trade deal with Vietnam. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes hot, humid holiday weather and mostly dry, and Thursday grain and oilseed marke…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 7/3/25 13:26

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including an update on disease in a preview of the new Purdue Crop Chat podcast, and nominations are needed for county FSA committees. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes building humidity today and a hot 4th of July weekend. Wednesday grain and oilseed …

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 7/2/25 16:43

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including the new ag economy barometer dropping and concerns about fertilizer availability and cost. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says the Indiana Farm Forecast continues to feature pleasant weather before it gets more humid for the weekend. Tuesday grain and oilseed markets were…

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Purdue Crop Chat Episode 79, 'Green to the Eye by the 4th of July' 48:52

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Purdue Crop Chat is a regular podcast from Hoosier Ag Today and the Purdue University Extension Service, featuring Purdue Extension soybean specialist Dr. Shaun Casteel and Extension Corn Specialist Dr. Dan Quinn. On this episode, Dan and Shaun discuss the variable crop progress around the state as some farms are faring better than others. This pod…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 7/1/25 13:41

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including an important re-authorization needed this year of a law run by the Federal Grain Inspection Service and it is National Ice Cream Month, let's celebrate. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has the Indiana Farm Forecast which includes a drop in humidity and some nice weather. M…

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Navigating Global Impacts on Fertilizer Supply 20:17

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How are ongoing conflicts reshaping fertilizer and energy markets around the world? Find out with Mike Howell and Nutrien Senior Manager of Market Research, Mark Tully. Explore how energy prices and fertilizer supplies have changed as a result of ongoing conflict in the Middle East - one of the most important regions in fertilizer production. From …

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 6/30/25 14:33

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a new company setting up shop in Lafayette in the ag bioscience sector, and Hoosier native Chuck Conner is ready to retire after a long career in agriculture. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast has more heat, humidity, and unstable weather, but after t…

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2025 Growing Season Update, Disease Triangle, & Field Finds 31:03

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The man, the myth, and the legend returns! Glenn Longabaugh returns to the podcast room with hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Of course, Glenn is the Technical Agronomist for Premier Companies, but you may not know he’s practically an expert on suck holes and vole colonies. Glenn will…

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373. Libby Fritz recaps June, the AgriNovus CEO search, Velocity Demo Day + what's ahead 22:08

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The month of June has passed -- and it was a busy one! AgriNovus Vice President, Libby Fritz, joins Cayla Chiddister in the studio to talk through a number of exciting things, including what's to come for the podcast with Mitch's departure from AgriNovus. Hint: we aren't going anywhere! We get into: Updates to what you can expect to hear and see on…

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A conversation with Julia Wickard, Executive Director of Purdue Veterinary Medicine Alumni Association 32:27

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Julia A. Wickard serves as the Executive Director of the Purdue Veterinary Medicine Alumni Association and Constituent Liaison. Previously she served as the State Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Indiana. Wickard also has served as the Assistant Commissioner of the Office of Program Support and the Agricultural Liaison at…

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372. Mitch Frazier on 5 years of AgriNovus, the power of a small team + an Agbioscience farewell 28:24

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For over 230 episodes of Agbioscience, Mitch Frazier has helped share the stories of leaders and innovators across food, animal health, plant science, agtech and agriculture. One story we’ve not told, though, is that of the storyteller, himself. Today we close a chapter on this podcast and with all love, turn our pages forward to what lies next. Bu…

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The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for 6/28/25 27:13

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On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: You'll hear from Fort Wayne farmer Don Wyss, who is also a member of the United Soybean Board, how soybean producers are working together with dairy producers to grow high oleic soybeans for cattle feed! C.J. Miller reports how the Asian Longhorned Tick has been recently spotted in Indiana--and how the pest …

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 6/27/25 14:18

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a look at high oleic soybeans being used for feed for dairy cattle, and what is the role of lumber in the Indiana economy? HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes more heat and unstable conditions that could lead to thunderstorms the next few days.…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 6/26/25 16:47

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including the cost of a 4th of July cookout according to Indiana Farm Bureau and she has gone from FFA state office to a county fair queen, all part of her desire to promote agriculture. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has plenty of rain chances in the Indiana Farm Forecast, and it …

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 6/25/25 15:07

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a tick that has shown up in Indiana that can create issues in livestock and tax bill discussions in the U.S. Senate that will impact farmers. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for a slow break in the extreme heat starting to materialize across Indiana along with rain c…

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Paving Your Path in Agriculture 22:55

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Uncover the exciting opportunities, careers and paths available in the agriculture industry. Walk through Rob Mikkelson's remarkable career in ag, one that spanned nearly 40 years while taking him far beyond the field. From early roles in government to leadership positions across the industry, this episode explores the pivotal decisions and leaps t…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 6/24/25 16:38

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a new HAT podcast that looks in-depth at the Make America Healthy Again program, and how AgriNovus Indiana is helping students find careers in ag bioscience. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says extreme heat across Indiana and the Midwest continues and the chance of rain a…

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June WASDE Report, Soy Biomass Diesel, & Farm Smells 16:42

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What are the market sentiments toward the reports coming out at the end of the month? On today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies, hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett are joined by Aaron Bledsoe who is no stranger to the podcast! As you may remember, Aaron is the Grain Merchandiser for Premier Companies, and he’ll be giving us th…

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A Deep Dive Into the MAHA Report 41:34

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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…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 6/23/25 14:29

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including some Indiana FFA state officer nostalgia from 1974 and what USDA is doing about the new world screwworm problem. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has the hot Indiana Farm Forecast and it continues very hot and dry. Friday the corn, soybean and wheat markets all sold off. An…

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371. Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing’s Jason Kashman on emerging trends in food + getting ahead of market demands 18:18

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The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reports that the food ag industry contributes roughly 1.5 trillion to the country’s GDP – that's a 5.5% share. It’s a market that continues to evolve as many factors – from consumers to regulatory challenges – create new opportunities for innovation and new products. This week we are joined by Weaver Popcorn Man…

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The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for 6/21/25 27:13

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On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: The 96th Indiana FFA State Convention was this past week on Purdue University's campus in West Lafayette. You'll meet the new Indiana FFA President Kaitlyn Maruszewski from Tri-Central FFA, as she talks about her new role serving as an Indiana FFA leader for the next year. You'll also hear from several stude…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 6/20/25 12:57

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news from the close of the FFA state convention including a conversation with the new Indiana FFA State President, and you'll hear from the Golden Owl winner too. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has the Indiana Farm Forecast and it is a dry and hot one. Thursday corn, soybean and wheat m…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 6/19/25 19:38

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On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Andy Eubank have the news including a CDE winner from the Indiana FFA State Convention and a west-central Indiana crop update that focuses on the word variable. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has lingering showers today for parts of Indiana followed by a lengthy dry period. Wednesday the corn, soybean and whe…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 6/18/25 14:54

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including service to others to kickoff of this week's Indiana FFA State Convention and a Trump admin move that impacts corn growers. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has the Indiana farm forecast which includes thunderstorm possibilities. Tuesday the corn, soybean and wheat markets a…

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Not Your Average Veggie: Potato's Nutrient Demands 27:45

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Potatoes aren't like other crops. They're an extremely unique crop that require extra care and attention. You need to have the right soil conditions, a solid fertilizer program and a strong understanding of how they grow throughout the season. Explore how you can support your potato crop on this episode of The Dirt. Join Mike Howell and Brigham You…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 6/17/25 15:39

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including the need for farmers to be involved in farm policy and what is the job market right now for careers in agriculture? HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has some clouds and some rain in parts of Indiana today. Ryan will explain, and Monday the soybean market worked a little hig…

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Farm Bill Update, Budget Reconciliations, & Dumb Injuries 19:35

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How do you put common sense back into Washington, D.C.? From Washington, D.C., returning and very special guest, Erin Houchin, joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett. Congresswoman Erin Houchin is the U.S. representative for Indiana’s 9th congressional district and is the second highest ranking female in Congress!Congresswoman Houchin serves on the …

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370. Purdue College of Veterinary Science’s Dr. Bret Marsh on building innovators of the future + their insurmountable opportunities 22:37

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The USDA just reported that there are 243 veterinary shortage areas across 46 states nationwide – the highest number ever. It’s a challenging environment, particularly when you consider veterinarians are on the front lines of battling avian influenza and dealing with a massively growing companion animal population. Dr. Bret Marsh, Dean of the Purdu…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 6/16/25 16:15

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a tool to help you make the most profitable nitrogen application decisions, and it's Indiana FFA State Convention week. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for warmer air this week and he will explain the rain possibilities today. Friday the soybean market led corn and w…

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The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for 6/14/25 27:13

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On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Pitching Indiana as a possible home for more USDA employees was one reason why several Indiana ag leaders traveled to Washington, D.C. on Thursday to meet with U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, as USDA considers moving many of its operations out of the nation's capital. Imagine getting seven inches of rain i…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 6/13/25 13:29

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a look at the 4-H Academy that is getting students "beyond ready" for their next chapters, and the Ag Secretary addresses farm labor issues. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin details a transition to wetter Indiana weather ahead. Thursday the corn, soybean and wheat markets w…

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MAHA Mania! 12:15

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On the latest episode of WTF? (What’s Threatening Farmers) with Gary Truitt: The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative, the brainchild of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy, Jr., is designed to change what Americans eat, how food is produced, and who is allowed to produce it. The goals in the latest MAHA report impact every p…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 6/12/25 15:45

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including Indiana as a possible home for more employees of USDA and we preview the upcoming Indiana FFA State Convention. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has another warm day and probably plenty of sunshine, and then some rain chances come in. Wednesday the corn, soybean and wheat m…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 6/11/25 14:05

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including what the impact of tariffs on ag construction projects is, and ISDA wants to hear what you would like to see in the new Indiana state ag portal. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's forecast calls for more sunshine and dry conditions today before some slight rain chances in t…

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What's Impacting Fertilizer Supply This Season? 20:06

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How can you navigate today's market conditions? Join Mike Howell and Nutrien Senior Market Research Manager, Mark Tully, as they explore the complexities of agriculture's current market landscape. Mark unpacks fertilizer availability and how various international trade dynamics have impacted global supplies of fertilizer. From tight nitrogen and ph…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 6/10/25 13:11

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including seven inches of rain in one southern Indiana farmer's rain gauge, and we take a look at the disappointing April exports of U.S. beef and pork. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana farm forecast includes dry, breezy and humid conditions in the coming few days, and Mond…

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Juntos 4-H, Next Chapter, & Favorite Apps 24:57

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How can 4-H prepare students for life after school? Returning guest Heather VonDielingen is in the podcast room with Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Her responsibilities have changed a bit since she last met with us, and Heather is now working as the Juntos 4-H Lead for the Indiana State 4…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 6/9/25 14:48

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including an update on weather conditions for those farmers still trying to wrap up planting season and what could lead to another higher cost of doing farm business at the end of this year? HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana farm forecast calls for some rain possibilities to…

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369. Nuritas’ Dr. Nora Khaldi on the power of peptides + harnessing science change the health of people + longevity 27:28

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The global functional food ingredients market is expected to grow by $53 billion by 2028 according to Technavio. One pioneer, a scientist, is operating at the intersection of food and health and has become a functional food powerhouse. Dr. Nora Khaldi, CEO and Founder of Nuritas, joins us to talk ingredients, food and innovation. We get into: What …

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The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for 6/7/25 27:13

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On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Late-season frost hit areas north of Fort Wayne last weekend. C.J. Miller chats with Noble County farmer Tom Griffiths, who says the frost damaged a lot of corn that had been planted in his area. You'll also hear the story of Creighton Brothers, an egg-production company in Kosciusko County that is celebrati…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 6/6/25 15:21

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a family owned egg producer in northern Indiana that is celebrating 100 years, and what's the latest progress in closing the urban-rural digital divide gap? HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a mostly dry Indiana farm forecast but some rain chances, and the weekend weathe…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 6/5/25 16:48

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a northeast Indiana crop update as planting operations try to wrap up and American farmers are getting older. We'll hear what American Farm Bureau has to say about that. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for rain to try and exit the state, but some lingering rain is po…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 6/4/25 16:14

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a new ag economy barometer that has reached a 4-year high, and U.S. ag leaders are still concerned about some of what is happening or not happening for ag in the Trump administration. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says rain is on the way to Indiana. He'll detail possible…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 6/3/25 13:59

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer has the news including a planting update for Indiana and another crop tour around the state to see how variable conditions are. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin actually calls for a sunny and hot day today, but he details the rain that will follow the current dry stretch. Corn and soybean futures ended Monday tra…

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Bringing the Next Generation Back to the Farm 19:11

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Join Mike Howell as he sits down with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry's Deputy Commissioner, JanLee Rowlett, to talk about the future of our fields. Explore how organizations like Future Farmers of America, 4-H and the department of agriculture are developing and preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders—from f…

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Grain Indemnity Bill Good for Farmers 46:50

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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…

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SwineLink Model, Sow Shares, & Strange Rules 25:36

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Are you considering getting into agriculture but not sure you want to take all the risk? You’re going to want to tune into this episode! After a six-month hiatus, returning guest, Dan Vague, joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Dan is the Vice President of Swine …

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368. Verility’s Liane Hart on leveraging AI to manage animal fertility + stabilize growing demand for protein 16:56

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There are roughly 86 million head of cattle and 74 million head of hogs in the US. That’s according to USDA – those numbers flat year over year in a market where the demand for animal protein is expected to be up 5% by 2033. It’s a math equation that creates a challenge but also creates an opportunity for innovation. Liane Hart, co-founder and CEO,…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 6/2/25 15:18

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a new but familiar name and face at the head of the Indiana Farm Service Agency, and meat and poultry wants to be at the table as farm labor revisions are discussed. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a mostly dry forecast the next couple of days as temperatures warm up t…

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