Episodes

  • Indiana Ag Policy Podcast: Property Tax Shock—Indiana Farmers Hit With 300% Assessment Surge

    Indiana Ag Policy Podcast: Property Tax Shock—Indiana Farmers Hit With 300% Assessment Surge
    May 28 2026
    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 farmers to act. 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
  • Indiana Ag Policy Podcast: Farm Policy with Sen. Jim Banks, Sen. Todd Young, and Rep. Mark Messmer

    Indiana Ag Policy Podcast: Farm Policy with Sen. Jim Banks, Sen. Todd Young, and Rep. Mark Messmer
    May 11 2026
    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 Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance. Support for the podcast is also provided by Indiana Farm Bureau.
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    40 mins
  • Indiana Ag Policy Podcast: Katie Nelson Reviews the 2026 Indiana General Assembly

    Indiana Ag Policy Podcast: Katie Nelson Reviews the 2026 Indiana General Assembly
    Mar 5 2026
    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 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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    34 mins
  • Indiana Ag Policy Podcast: Chatting with Ag Leaders at the Bacon Bar & Brunch

    Indiana Ag Policy Podcast: Chatting with Ag Leaders at the Bacon Bar & Brunch
    Jan 24 2026
    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 Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance. Support for the podcast is also provided by Indiana Farm Bureau.
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    38 mins
  • 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