Episodes

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

    Indiana Ag Policy Podcast: A Conversation with USDA Under Secretary Richard Fordyce
    Nov 25 2025
    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 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.
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    23 mins
  • Indiana Ag Policy Podcast: INFB's Legislative Priorities

    Indiana Ag Policy Podcast: INFB's Legislative Priorities
    Oct 15 2025
    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.
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    29 mins
  • The Indiana Rural Caucus

    The Indiana Rural Caucus
    Aug 18 2025
    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 and the Indiana Soybean Alliance. Support for the podcast is also provided by Indiana Farm Bureau.
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    30 mins
  • Rep. Baird on the One Big Beautiful Bill

    Rep. Baird on the One Big Beautiful Bill
    Jul 18 2025
    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 Indiana Ag Policy Summit on July 30, visit incornandsoy.org.
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    34 mins
  • A Deep Dive Into the MAHA Report

    A Deep Dive Into the MAHA Report
    Jun 23 2025
    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 Podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and Indiana Soybean Alliance. The podcast is also supported by Indiana Farm Bureau.
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    42 mins
  • Grain Indemnity Bill Good for Farmers

    Grain Indemnity Bill Good for Farmers
    Jun 2 2025
    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 Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Growers Association with support from Indiana Farm Bureau.
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    47 mins
  • Year-Round E15 & Other Biofuels Policy

    Year-Round E15 & Other Biofuels Policy
    Apr 30 2025
    The Indiana Corn Growers Association and Indiana Soybean Alliance has been pushing for positive biofuels policy at both the state and federal level 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 is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and Indiana Soybean Alliance with support from Indiana Farm Bureau.
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    51 mins
  • Property Taxes, Budget, Water, & More as Statehouse Session Winds Down

    Property Taxes, Budget, Water, & More as Statehouse Session Winds Down
    Apr 24 2025
    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 presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and Indiana Soybean Alliance. Support for the podcast is provided by Indiana Farm Bureau.
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    50 mins