Agriculture will take center stage on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, as WILO Radio hosts its annual WILO Ag Day, presented by Skiles Electric. The special broadcast will feature a full lineup of agricultural experts discussing key issues impacting farmers, agribusinesses, and rural communities across Indiana.
The program begins at 9:30 a.m. and will feature interviews, discussions, and updates covering topics such as agricultural economics, conservation practices, ag financing, and climate trends affecting the region.
The broadcast will be hosted by Melissa Miller alongside Adam Shanks, who serves as the Digital Agriculture and Natural Resources Lead with the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative.
Featured Speakers and Schedule
The day will include presentations from a variety of agriculture professionals:
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9:30 – 9:55 a.m. – Michael Langemeier, Agricultural Economist at Purdue University
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10:00 – 10:25 a.m. – Drew Cripe and Jared Stillwell of The Farmers Bank
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10:30 – 10:55 a.m. – Clinton County Soil and Water Conservation District with Olivia Petrella and Michelle Arvin
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11:00 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. – Agri-Talk and Farm at Noon programming
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12:05 – 12:30 p.m. – Eric Pfeiffer of Hoosier Ag Today
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12:35 – 1:00 p.m. – Austin Pearson, Climatologist with the Indiana State Climate Office
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1:05 – 1:30 p.m. – Continued discussion with Pearson on climate trends impacting agriculture
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1:35 – 2:00 p.m. – Amy Webster, Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator and County Director for Purdue Extension in Carroll and Clinton Counties
How to Listen
Community members can tune in beginning at 9:30 a.m. on:
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WILO 96.9 FM
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WILO 1570 AM
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Boone 102.7 FM
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Online at HoosierlandTV.com
Listeners and viewers can expect a full day of agriculture-focused discussions and interviews designed to inform and support local producers and the broader agricultural community.
Community Support
WILO Ag Day is presented by Skiles Electric and made possible with additional support from:
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Wampler’s Services Inc.
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The Farmers Bank
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The Community Foundation of Clinton County
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Rossville Consolidated School District
Each year, WILO Ag Day highlights the importance of agriculture to the local economy while celebrating the farmers, agribusiness professionals, and industry leaders who help sustain Indiana’s agricultural heritage.
