What has happened to the corn and bean numbers in the most recent reports? Returning and special guest, Aaron Bledsoe joins host Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. If you’ve been around for any amount of time, you know Aaron is a fan favorite and the Grain Merchandiser at Premier Companies.On today’s episode, Aaron will take us through the quarterly stocks report and why this year feels a lot more normal than last year. Sal and Aaron will also tackle the s...
Jul 28, 2025•27 min
The USDA estimates that each year in the U.S., poor nutrition causes roughly $1.1 trillion in preventable health care spending and lost productivity from diet-attributable diseases. As farmers continue their work of producing food for a growing population, agbioscience companies are also seeking new ways to innovate and optimize for human, animal and planetary health. This week, we are joined by Corteva Agriscience’s first Chief Health Officer, Dr. Claudia Coplein, to examine the breadth of her ...
Jul 28, 2025•20 min
On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller has the news including the ISDA director's reaction to USDA locating in Indianapolis as a regional hub and a preview of something new called Co-op Classic coming in August. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast calls for oppressive humidity as record high dew points are possible, and Friday corn, bean and wheat markets sold off going to the weekend. Andy Eubank has settlements and he is joined by market analyst Brian Basting with commentary. I...
Jul 28, 2025•16 min
On this episode of Hoosier Ag This Week: Indianapolis has been selected by USDA this past week to serve as one of five regional hub locations. You'll hear from ISDA Director Don Lamb, who says USDA's announcement is a "win-win" for Indiana agriculture. A $100 million expansion is being celebrated at CountryMark's Mount Vernon refinery in Posey County. CountryMark CEO Matt Smorch tells Hoosier Ag Today that the expansion now allows the farmer-owned cooperative to significantly increase production...
Jul 26, 2025•28 min
On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Andy Eubank have the news including USDA locating in Indianapolis, grain bin rescue training for Indiana firefighters, and a preview of next week's Indiana Ag Policy Summit presented by Indiana corn and soybean. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast calls for the moisture to begin, and Thursday corn, bean and wheat markets were all quiet with some minor gains. Andy has settlements and he is joined by market analyst Karl Setzer with comment...
Jul 25, 2025•15 min
On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including changes to the board of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation which now includes the ISDA director and the U.S. House Ag Committee dives into California's Prop 12. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast has more of that hot, humid weather with rain chances beginning, and Wednesday corn, bean and wheat markets all moved a little lower. Andy has settlements and he is joined by market analyst Tom Fr...
Jul 24, 2025•17 min
On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a major expansion at the CountryMark Mt. Vernon refinery and a look at wins for agriculture in the One Big Beautiful Bill recently passed in Washington. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast has more hot, humid weather with moisture most likely holding off until Friday, and Tuesday corn and bean markets were weak while wheat posted gains. Andy has settlements and he is joined by market analyst Mike Cas...
Jul 23, 2025•19 min
What's next for Canadian agriculture, and what role does the Calgary Stampede play in helping us get there? Sit down with Mike Howell and Canadian Agriculture Hall of Famer, AdFarm Founder and Canadian agriculture advocate, Kim McConnell, as they explore food and farming at one of Canada's most iconic events - the Calgary Stampede. Tune in to uncover the Stampede's history and roots in cattle country and its evolving role as a platform for policy, connection and education - helping to bridge the...
Jul 22, 2025•25 min
On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Andy Eubank have the news including continued strength in farmland values and we have the first spotlight in a series of new Indiana Master Farmer honorees. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says the Indiana Farm Forecast features a dry Tuesday but a hot humid week continues, and Monday grain and oilseed markets reversed course to sell off throughout the session. Andy has settlements and he is joined by market analyst John Zanker with commentary. It's all par...
Jul 22, 2025•16 min
Everyone’s favorite agronomist is back! Returning and very special guest, Glenn Longabaugh, joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett back in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. With his Agronomy and Crop Science degree from Purdue and his decades of experience in the field, Glenn brings a wealth of knowledge to Premier Companies and The High Ground, and today’s episode is no exception.Glenn will share an update on the 2025 crop season and what has cont...
Jul 21, 2025•25 min
The words talent and shortage come packaged together in nearly every sentence across almost every industry these days. It's a widespread challenge that raises a bigger question for agbioscience companies. Do our hurdles look like the same as other industries? If not, what do we do next? This week, we are joined by Vivayic’s Agriculture Practice Lead, Blaze Currie. We get into: His high-level take on the current market overview for talent relative to the workforce needs of other industries The he...
Jul 21, 2025•19 min
On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including details on the move by Coke that may impact the corn industry and an important event for retail agronomists, and crop consultants is coming to Indianapolis early next month. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says the Indiana Farm Forecast continues wet after quite a bit of weekend moisture, and Friday grain and oilseed markets worked higher throughout the session. Andy Eubank has settlements and he is joined by market ana...
Jul 21, 2025•14 min
On this edition of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast: You'll hear from Dr. Darcy Telenko, Purdue University's Field Crop Pathologist, as she shares how Tar Spot and Southern Rust have been impacting corn crops across Indiana, while Red Crown Rot is the disease that's affecting Indiana's soybean crops this season. You'll also hear from Indiana Dairy producer Sam Schwoeppe. During an announcement last Monday that the International Dairy Foods Association is partnering with America's major dairy pro...
Jul 19, 2025•28 min
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 Soybean Alliance. Support for the podcast is also provided by Indiana Farm Bureau. To register for the In...
Jul 18, 2025•34 min
On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including more from the new Purdue Crop Chat podcast on disease in soybeans, including a new one in Indiana, and investigating possible unfair trading policies by Brazil. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin looks ahead to the weekend outlook with the Indiana Farm Forecast, and soybean futures again worked higher during Thursday trade. Andy Eubank has settlements and he is joined by market analyst Brian Basting for his commentary. It'...
Jul 18, 2025•19 min
On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including the move northward of southern rust in a preview of the new Purdue Crop Chat podcast and how to serve as a farm missionary. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has the Indiana Farm Forecast which includes a morning pause before some additional rain and storms may hit your area, and everything worked higher in the Wednesday grain and oilseed markets. Andy Eubank has settlements and he is joined by market analyst Tom Fritz fo...
Jul 17, 2025•18 min
On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including an Indiana dairy farmer reacting to the elimination of food dyes in ice cream and Indiana cover crop use keeps rolling at impressive levels. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has the Indiana Farm Forecast with an active pattern and heat the rest of the week, and the Tuesday grain and oilseed markets were quiet and again only corn finished higher. Andy Eubank has settlements and he is joined by market analyst Arlan Suderma...
Jul 16, 2025•17 min
In agriculture, we tend to look at each nutrient in isolation. It's time to break down our silos and take a closer look at how nutrients work together in our fields. Join Mike Howell and special guest, Eve-Lyn Hinckley, as they explore Hinckley's recent research on sulfur. From increasing nitrogen use efficiency to changing soil pH, we explore sulfur's critical role in our soil and how it works together with various nutrients to support crop production. From the rising need for sulfur to tips fo...
Jul 15, 2025•26 min
On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including Ted McKinney on the Trump administration efforts for fair trade and an update on disease popping up in Indiana fields this summer and the need for fungicide applications. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says the Indiana Farm Forecast will be mostly dry today with some exceptions, and the Monday grain and oilseed markets saw gains only in corn futures. Andy Eubank has settlements and he is joined by market analyst John Z...
Jul 15, 2025•16 min
What is the number one cause of farm-related fatalities? Brian Scheid returns to join hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies! As you may remember, Brian is the Director of HR and Environmental Health and Safety for Premier Companies.Jeff, Sal, and Brian will cover a variety of farm-related safety topics including equipment safety, and Brian will dig into leading causes of fatalities including why tractors are prone to rollovers. From powe...
Jul 14, 2025•23 min
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 welcome Purdue’s Crop Pathologist Darcy Telenko to discuss disease pressure around the state, tar spot in particular. This podcast is made possible by the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance. Your Indiana corn and soybean checkoff ...
Jul 14, 2025•55 min
The food ingredients market is expected to grow to $97 billion by 2029. That's an annual growth rate of just over 6.5%. Central to that growth is the voice of the consumer seeking options to improve their health and ingredients that contribute to their overall wellness. One company has been innovating in this space for generations. Ed Fish, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Varietal Solutions at Bay State Milling, joins guest host Jarrod Sutton from Purdue DIAL Ventures to discuss the...
Jul 14, 2025•30 min
On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Andy Eubank have the news including details on disaster relief funds coming available from USDA and a farm stress update from Purdue on ways to manage your stress on the farm. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has the Indiana Farm Forecast that calls for hit and miss rain chances this week, and the Friday corn, soybean and wheat markets moved lower after the USDA WASDE update. Andy is joined by market analyst Brian Basting. They have settlements and commentar...
Jul 14, 2025•16 min
On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: "Farm Security is National Security!" That was the message this past week from U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and other cabinet members as the Trump administration introduced the National Farm Security Action Plan, which includes a push to prevent America's farmland from being owned by China and other foreign adversaries. We also have stories this week featuring Weaver Popcorn, Kuehnert Milk House in Fort Wayne, the AgrAbility Program at Purdue Universi...
Jul 11, 2025•28 min
On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Andy Eubank have the news including almost one hundred years for Indiana-based Weaver Popcorn and national cattlemen react to announcements from USDA this week. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin checks in with the Indiana Farm Forecast which continues the sunny, warm and humid conditions with storm chances, and the Thursday corn, soybean and wheat markets all finished higher. Andy is joined by market analyst Karl Setzer for settlements and commentary. It's al...
Jul 11, 2025•15 min
On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Andy Eubank have the news including a growing season update on corn and beans in north-central Indiana and details on the new USDA farm security action plan. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast has dry, sunny and humid weather for two days but then rain may return, and the Thursday corn market went over break even, barely. The soybean market again moved lower. Andy is joined by market analyst Tom Fritz for numbers and commentary. It's al...
Jul 10, 2025•18 min
On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a visit to the Milk House near Fort Wayne and a look at the growth of ag biologicals and how Indiana is playing a role. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes a possibly quiet weather day today but storms are possible and humidity continues, and the Wednesday corn and soybean markets again liquidated while wheat was steady. Andy Eubank is joined by market analyst Arlan Suderman for numbers and ...
Jul 09, 2025•14 min
On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including concern about a new dairy-free butter product and the antique power show is coming back to Winamac, Indiana this month. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes comfortable conditions today but a hot, humid week still to come, and the Monday corn, soybean and wheat markets opened the week with a sharp selloff. Andy Eubank is joined by market analyst John Zanker for numbers and commentary. It's al...
Jul 08, 2025•14 min
When it comes to safety on the farm, a little bit of preparation goes a long way. In this episode of The Dirt, we sit down with Dr. Thomas Bowden, a practicing ER doctor with firsthand insight into the health and safety risks faced by farmers every day. From the basics of first aid to the most life-saving measures on the farm, Dr. Bowden shares what every farmer should know about caring for yourself and others in the field. Discover what to do – and what not to do – during common farm incidents,...
Jul 08, 2025•33 min
Why is insurance so expensive? Christina Lauber joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Christina is the Assistant Vice President for Lockton Companies which works with companies across the US to help them build out their health and insurance programs.You’ll hear how Christina went from wanting to be an actress to working in recruitment and ultimately ended up working for an insurance broker. Sal, Jeff, and Christina will dig int...
Jul 07, 2025•35 min
