Best eric@hoosieragtoday.com Podcasts (2025)

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 12/16/25 14:44

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On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and our high school intern Sophia Shannon have the news including one of Purdue’s top agronomists in disagreement with USDA's 206 bushels per acre Indiana corn crop projection and new tools to tackle red crown rot and sudden death syndrome in soybeans next year. In the new Indiana Farm Forecast HAT Chief Meteorologist…

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Purdue Crop Chat Podcast Ep. 87: A Review of the 2025 Crop Season 42:10

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On the latest episode of the Purdue Crop Chat Podcast: Dan "Corn" Quinn and "Soybean" Shaun Casteel take a look back at the 2025 crop season. Dan says he disagrees with USDA's assessment that says Indiana's average corn yield hit a record of 206 bushels an acre this year. This podcast is made possible by the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and India…

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Propane Safety, Keep Full Program, & Power Tools 29:21

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We’re all about propane today! Special guest Brennan Gilbert and most edited guest, Bill Houze join hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Bill has been in propane sales and Brennan is a district manager. They have both been with Premier Energy for years now and have see…

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The Little Red Barn Ep. 117: Taking Your Ball and Going Home 44:07

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Controversy, Questions, Promises and Inaction. This week Ryan and Charlie rehash the headlines of the week, from Indiana re-districting to USDA's dud of a WASDE report. China's commodity buying to Charlie's harvest progress. Farmer Bridge Payments to bi-polar weather patterns. The thoughts and comments in our discussions this week may surprise you.…

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402. Christy Wright on food as the next frontier of health, innovating for the farmer + AgriNovus as a critical ecosystem convener 28:46

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It is rare air to get two fantastic leaders in the same room for the podcast, but today we are joined by our very own. CICP’s CEO, Melina Kennedy, hosts our newly named AgriNovus President and CEO, Christy Wright, to talk service, food as the next frontier of health and her vision for what lies ahead for Indiana’s agbioscience economy.…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 12/15/25 15:21

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On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including USDA's new program with new funding focused on regenerative agriculture and now is the time for corn and soybean growers to get serious about weed control. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has the new Indiana Farm Forecast which still has arctic high pressure over the state bu…

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The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for 12/13/25 27:43

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On the latest edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: President Trump announced a $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance program aimed at helping America's farmers impacted by low crop prices. As Trump made his announcement on Monday, he was joined by Indiana corn and soybean producer Tyler Everett, who tells Hoosier Ag Today how he received the special inv…

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'4-H 4U' Podcast Ep. 5: The 'Beyond Ready' Program 22:50

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On the latest episode of the "4-H 4U" Podcast: Greg Allen chats with Jennifer Abrell, Indiana 4-H College & Career Readiness Specialist, about the "Beyond Ready" program, which is preparing kids to be "ready for life, ready for work." The "4-H 4U Podcast" is one of the many new podcasts available as Hoosier Ag Today Presents YOUR Purdue Extension—a…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 12/12/25 14:01

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On the HAT Podcast Andy Eubank and Greg Allen have the news including two big ideas shaping the future of farmers actively improving human health on the farm and E15 and high inputs remain a focus of the National Corn Growers Association's work in Washington. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for rapidly dropping temperatures with possible …

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 12/11/25 18:03

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including 3/4 of a million dollars granted to Indiana FFA by Lilly Endowment and Ag Leadership Program scholarships are available for full-time farmers. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a mix of weather conditions to cover in the new Indiana Farm Forecast that does include precip…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 12/10/25 15:05

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including details on government aid to farmers announced Monday and the reaction of an Indiana farmer who was at the White House during the announcement. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says a clipper system could bring some snow to parts of Indiana today before brutal cold air come…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 12/9/25 14:01

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On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including how African swine fever confirmed in Spain is impacting the pork market around the world and our next generation of leaders is getting a boost from Indiana 4-H. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes cold, snowy conditions the rest of the week, and t…

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Women in Agriculture, Leadership Gaps, & Ag Myths 41:41

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How do we navigate the leadership gap that exists with recent graduates in agriculture who don’t have the farm background? Special and returning guest Sarah Beth Aubrey joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Sarah Beth is the CEO and Founder of The Envoy Group and CEO and Founder o…

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The Little Red Barn Ep. 116: A Thin Line Between Ambition and Insanity 1:01:34

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Ryan is already deep into meeting season. Charlie is still harvesting corn in the snow. Temps have already pushed below zero and the markets still suck. But we ponder this: How many times have you lamented about what is wrong with your world, your community or your country, and wanted it to be different? This week we sit down with Mike Thompson, a …

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401. ASTA’s Andy LaVigne + Dave Treinen on starting with seed + supporting innovation, consumer health through policy 43:07

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From domestic and global policy to the speed of innovation, the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) works on behalf of the industry to promote research, development and movement of quality seed to meet the world’s demand for food, feed, fiber and beyond. This week, Beck’s Hybrids’ President, Scott Beck, hosts ASTA CEO, Andy LaVigne, and organiza…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 12/8/25 16:30

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On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including how public hearings reviewing the U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement are drawing a lot of attention and meet new recipients of Indiana forest stewardship awards. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast has a mix of conditions including snow this week, and the Friday…

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The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for 12/6/25 27:13

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On the latest edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Eric Pfeiffer reports how USDA is looking to being the move of many of its employees from Washington, D.C. into Indianapolis and four other regional hubs this coming summer to make it easier for those with children to relocate at the end of their respective school year. Greg Allen reports how Indiana F…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 12/5/25 15:00

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On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including how one sector of the Indiana economy, agriculture, may be feeling the squeeze, plus we have reasons your family may want to consider putting up a fresh Christmas tree this year. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast has bitter cold and significant wind chil…

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Your Farm Podcast Ep. 5: The Benefits of a Real Christmas Tree in Your Home 20:51

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On the latest episode of the "Your Farm" Podcast: C.J. Miller chats with Lenny Farlee, Extension Forester from Purdue University's Department of Forestry & Natural Resources, about the environmental and sustainability benefits of a having a real Christmas tree in your home this holiday season. The "Your Farm" Podcast is one of the many new podcasts…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 12/4/25 17:10

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen have the news including the USDA move from Washington DC to regional hubs like Indianapolis and the importance of understanding how and when to use bio stimulants. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes an arctic high pressure system over Indiana, and the Wednesday corn, …

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 12/3/25 17:10

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen have the news including will we ever see the year-round, nationwide sale of E15, and how the soybean checkoff continues to deliver value back to the farm. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes cold air continuing this week but not much in the way of snow activity, and th…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 12/2/25 15:01

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen have the news including ways farmers can be heard by their legislators on important issues and whether a tractor or equipment purchase can create a tax advantage going into the end of the year. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes snow moving out of the state to the eas…

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Phytotoxins, Ascend Products, & Hunting Mishaps 35:05

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What exactly are phytotoxins? Glenn Longabaugh joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama back in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. As everyone’s favorite (and only) technical agronomist at Premier Companies, Glenn is here to share about more than just otter toilets.Glenn, Sal, and Jeff discuss phytotoxin…

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The Little Red Barn Ep. 115: 50 Shades of Gray 49:52

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Mark Eads returns as we discuss land use. While its easy to see black and white when it comes to the best and most prudent use of prime farm land, there is plenty of gray area and questions that surround present and future development as well when it comes down to it. There are some winners and plenty of losers in this high stakes game.…

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400. Farm Business Farm Management’s Dwight Raab on data-driven decisions + balancing innovation with financial management 28:59

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From market volatility to high input costs and beyond, farmers have faced a series of unique challenges -- and farm management is something they need and want to get a good grasp on for their operations. Looking ahead to 2026, we are joined by Dwight Raab, Advisor to Farm Business Farm Management, to examine the balance between innovation adoption …

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 12/1/25 14:15

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including the importance of conservation practices on U.S. farmland and some fungicides to think about for the next crop year. Winter is definitely here and HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says the cold continues with more snow possible too. The Friday corn and soybean markets were …

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The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for 11/29/25 27:15

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On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: The prices for farm fertilizer remain sky-high, but will that change for 2026? C.J. Miller chats with Josh Linville, Vice President of StoneX, about the pricing and availability of fertilizers for next year. Eric Pfeiffer also talks with USDA Under Secretary Richard Fordyce, who oversees Farm Production and …

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 11/28/25 15:04

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On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller, Greg Allen and Sophia Shannon have the news including a Tyson beef plant closure and what that means for its Nebraska community and more on how beef exports are holding up this year. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says skies should be nice but not much warmer today, and weekend snow is coming! There were no Thur…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 11/27/25 17:45

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On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including the push for more international demand for ham and other U.S. pork products next year and why farmers could be feeling the strain of an aging electric grid. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a cold, slightly less windy Thanksgiving forecast, and the Wednesday corn, soybean …

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 11/26/25 15:37

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a look at what may be ahead for the high prices of fertilizer and a look back at what southern rust did to the U.S. corn crop this year. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin updates us on the volatile Thanksgiving-time weather across Indiana, and the Tuesday corn, soybean and w…

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The ROI Mindset: Farming for Profit Versus Yield 18:58

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We are back in Grace, Idaho, talking with fifth-generation farmer, Ryan Christensen, about the importance of return on investment (ROI) and yield. Ryan shares what ROI actually means, why it's important, and why he farms for a greater ROI over a greater yield (hint: it's all about profitability). Tune in to hear how Ryan has improved and increased …

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399. November recap from the One Health Summit + panel discussion with Elanco, Corteva, Eli Lilly, Purdue and IU 41:27

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Happy Thanksgiving! AgriNovus was proud to present the One Health Summit in partnership with BioCrossroads and Elanco this month at the company's newly opened global headquarters in Indianapolis. Please enjoy audio from this power panel including Elanco CEO Jeff Simmons, Corteva Agriscience CEO Chuck Magro, Eli Lilly CEO Dave Ricks, Purdue Universi…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 11/25/25 14:22

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Greg Allen have the news including what this year's Thanksgiving dinner will cost compared to last year and how to sell your used equipment in an online platform. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for rain and mild temps today before winds shift and colder air moves in for Thanksgiving, and the Monday co…

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Indiana Ag Policy Podcast: A Conversation with USDA Under Secretary Richard Fordyce 22:35

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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 se…

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November WASDE Report, Domestic Bean Usage, & Hunting Stories 32:37

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What happened to October’s WASDE report? Returning and very special guest Aaron Bledsoe joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. He’s the Grain Merchandiser and a resident hunter for Premier Companies, and between his hunting stories and thoughtful insight, you’ll see today why he’s …

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398. AgFunder News’ Jennifer Marston on the good news for VC, rethinking how to fund startups + Indiana as a unique pocket for innovation 30:54

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From food is health to biologicals, what innovations and emerging trends took over the agbiosciences in 2025 and where are we headed in 2026? Perhaps no one better a source than Jennifer Marston, Global AgTech Editor at AgFunder News, to join us as we talk through the state of venture capital, its down market and the good news about where it’s head…

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Episode 114: Pre-Turkey-Day Smorgasbord 48:57

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As we move into the holiday slowdown, Ryan and Charlie sift through a hodgepodge of different topics including: the last remaining acres of corn harvest, and published USDA data vs the truth from their perspectives, what they're looking at locking in for next year's inputs, and where a person should prioritize their Thanksgiving calories. Don't for…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 11/24/25 16:19

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On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including a conversation on trade with the president of American Soybean Association and teaching students where food really comes from courtesy of the beef checkoff. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin details what we can expect for the Thanksgiving week weather in Indiana, and the Friday…

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The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast for 11/22/25 27:12

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On the latest edition of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast: We're on the road in Kansas City for the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Convention. Eric Pfeiffer chats with USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce about the recent reopening of the federal government and what that means for Farm Service …

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 11/21/25 17:38

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On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including national pork producers on compliance costs over Prop 12 and what Growth Energy sees for the future of year-round E15. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has moisture in parts of Indiana today, and the Thursday corn, soybean and wheat markets started steady but ended in the red.…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 11/20/25 17:28

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Andy Eubank have the news including farmer insights on how trade is faring in this newest Trump administration and it was a good finish to the northwest Indiana corn crop this year. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has partly sunny skies today before clouds and rain chances move in for the southern portions o…

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 11/19/25 14:34

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On the Wednesday edition of the Hoosier Ag Today Daily Podcast: You’ll hear from Gibson County dairy producer Brian Rexing, who was elected last week as the new Chairman of the National Milk Producers Federation. Rexing will address some of the biggest issues facing America’s dairy producers. Greg Allen will introduce you to Chloe Riddle from Johns…

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Maximize Your Crop Per Drop: On-Farm Water Conservation 20:58

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In this episode of The Dirt, we head to Grace, Idaho, to talk with fifth-generation farmer Ryan Christensen about conserving one of agriculture's most valuable resources: water. Ryan shares how his family's farm is using technology, conservation tillage and smart irrigation practices to make every drop of water count. We dig into the importance of …

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The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for 11/18/25 16:50

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On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer, C.J. Miller and Greg Allen have the news including an Indiana farmer's suggestions about how USDA can improve the meat processing industry and the latest on a possible new government aid program for farmers. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for some rain chances and then some clearing tomorrow, and the Mon…

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Your Community Podcast Ep. 4: 'Building Stronger Boards' for Non-Profit Organizations 23:32

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On the latest edition of the "Your Community" Podcast: Purdue Extension has launched a new Community Development program called "Building Stronger Boards"—which is a workshop for community members who want to become more effective in their roles and responsibilities as nonprofit board members. Steve Yoder, Community Development Regional Educator, s…

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4-H 4U Podcast: Discover the 4-H 'Discovery' Programs! 25:27

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On this episode of the "4-H 4U" Podcast, Hoosier Ag Today's Greg Allen talks with 4-H Educator Bill Decker about one of 4-H’s lesser-known but powerful pathways—the 4-H “Discovery” programs. They also discuss the 4-H Discovery Challenge, which is all about giving students a chance to dive into hands-on experiences—from science experiments to animal…

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CountryMark Pipeline, ISO Technology, & Upcoming Projects 42:48

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When you think of the midwest, you may not think of “black gold,” but maybe you won’t discount it after this episode. Special and returning guest Matt Smorch joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Matt is the President and CEO of CountryMark Cooperative. Matt joins us to discuss th…

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