Ohio Ag Net | Ohio's Country Journal Ohio Ag Net | Ohio's Country Journal Listen to hear tips from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation to stay safe this winter. Visit bwc.ohio.gov for more safety resources.… Continue reading
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Biologicals a growing tool in the toolbox
Jason Little of Indigo Ag joins Ohio Ag Net to discuss the growing option of biologicals for farmers in Ohio.… Continue reading
Read More »Ohio Field Leader Roadshow | Gary Baldosser, Seneca County
Ohio Field Leader Dusty Sonnenberg joins Gary Baldosser in the combine cab on his Seneca County farm for this overview of his operation. The discussion goes into detail about the unique marketing options near him, the farm’s unique soil types, and lessons learned in the rebuild of the farm’s grain leg following storm damage.… Continue reading
Read More »United Soybean Board seeking international market growth
Steve Reinhard, vice chair of the United Soybean Board, talks with Ohio Ag Net’s Joel Penhorwood about not only harvest on his farm, but also work to grow markets abroad. … Continue reading
Read More »Ohio Ag Net Podcast | Ep. 327 | Wassail Wonders: Toasting to Tradition
In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, hosts Matt Reese of Ohio’s Country Journal and Dusty Sonnenburg of Ohio Ag Net talk with Shelly Detwiler who is from Union County. She is a berry farmer and also writes a monthly column for the Ohio Country Journal. Shelly talks about the history, recipes and tradition behind the holiday drink, wassail.
More in this week’s podcast:
- Amanda Northstine, Teacher: Amanda talks with Dale about the GrowNextGen program and the benefits she sees in her junior high classroom.
- Jeff & Doug Greig, Greig Christmas Tree Farm: Matt Talks with Jeff and Doug about the Christmas tree season and their success
- Dr. Ian Sheldon, Professor at The Ohio State University: Matt talks with Dr. Sheldon about international trade.
| Intro | 0:00 |
| Amanda Northstine | 3:23 |
| Jeff & Doug Greig | 13:36 |
| Dr. Ian Sheldon | 21:07 |
| Main Conversation, Shelly Detwiler | 34:01 |
New seed tech brings new rotation options
U.S. Corn Marketing Lead with Pioneer, Adam Theis, joins Ohio Ag Net to recap lessons learned in 2023 and what farmers should keep in mind with regard to trait selection for 2024 seed. Corn technology is impacting plant health in a variety of ways, including new options for crop rotation due to increased resistance against various diseases and pests.… Continue reading
Read More »An incentive to reduce Nitrogen?
Pivot Bio’s Jim Kelly joins Ohio Ag Net to discuss options and incentives they’re talking to farmers about to reduce inputs in the field. Tune in to this audio interview to hear more.… Continue reading
Read More »Engaging students with GrowNextGen
Amanda Northstine is a science teacher and Springboro Junior High in Warren County. She has seen a great response from her students after incorporating GrowNextGen curriculum into her classroom, including Chickenology.… Continue reading
Read More »Tighter margins lie ahead
Alternative lending options such as those from Ag Resource Management are available for farmers looking to their needs as margins are expected to tighten in years ahead. Ohio Ag Net talks with Wade Simpson, area manager with ARM, about the current climate for farm operating dollars and where their company fits in.… Continue reading
Read More »The next steps for soil health
Matt Wallenstein, Ph.D., chief soil scientist with Syngenta, joins Ohio Ag Net’s Joel Penhorwood for a discussion about the many topics to keep in mind regarding soil health, affecting yield potential and profitability.… Continue reading
Read More »Agronomist: Be prepared for Tar Spot on the move
The relatively new pathogen of Tar Spot is sure to be further on the move in 2024 and managing it with fungicide is one of the biggest takeaways for 2023 according to Nick Frederking, agronomist with AgriGold. Tune in to this featured audio that reflects on lessons learned for this year and opportunities ahead.… Continue reading
Read More »Ohio Ag Net Podcast | Ep. 326 | Restoring the Soil of Tomorrow with No-Till Farming
In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, hosts Matt Reese of Ohio’s Country Journal and Dusty Sonnenburg of Ohio Ag Net talk with Ted Logan who is the current Ohio No-Till Farmer of the Year. Ted is a farmer in Morrow County that switched to no-till around 15 years ago. Initially, he switched to save on labor, but he now shares the benefits his soil has experienced.
More in this week’s podcast:
- Mike Heffelfinger, Van Wert County Farmer: Mike joins Dale to talk about a farmers perspective on the GrowNextGen program through the Ohio Soybean Council and Ohio soybean farmers.
- Ani Katchova, The Ohio State University: Ani is a professor at OSU and she talks with Matt about the farm income outlook.
- Tim Trotter, Edge Dairy Cooperative: Tim is the CEO and he chats with Joel about the legislative issues that are facing the dairy industry.
| Intro | 0:00 |
| Mike Heffelfinger | 4:30 |
| Ani Katchova | 9:58 |
| Tim Trotter | 16:32 |
| Main Conversation, Ted Logan | 23:35 |
Farmland values? Protein expansion? Trends and tips in a changing financial world
Farm Credit’s Fallon Savage, senior vice president, corporate credit and operations, joins Ohio Ag Net’s Joel Penhorwood to discuss a wide range of financial topics bound to hit farmers in the year ahead. The main takeaway? In a time of great profitability, keep those pencils sharp when it comes to making strategic decisions for your operation. Topics discussed include farmland value outlook, protein sector expansion, and more.… Continue reading
Read More »Make the right fungicide choices to protect yields, ROI
Join Ohio Ag Net’s Joel Penhorwood in a timely discussion with BASF Technical Marketing Manager Kim Tutor, delving into the critical role of fungicides in Ohio’s unique growing conditions. Tutor highlights the impact of environmental stress on crops and how BASF’s fungicides provide a triple threat: disease control, stress mitigation, and improved growth efficiency. With a focus on corn for tar spot and the upcoming soybean fungicide innovation, the discussion arms growers to be prepared for the 2024 season.… Continue reading
Read More »Producer’s perspective on GrowNextGen
Mike Heffelfinger, Chair of the Communication & Education Committee with the Ohio Soybean Council, talks with Dale and shares a producer’s perspective on the investment in GrowNextGen.… Continue reading
Read More »Does starter fertilizer/nutrition impact corn drydown?
It’s no secret that corn drydown has come at a premium this season in Ohio. In the latest Beck’s Agronomy Update, Luke Schulte, field agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids, tackles the timely question of how starter fertilizer/nutrition impacts corn moisture later in the season. Watch the video to learn more!… Continue reading
Read More »Ohio Ag Net Podcast | Ep. 325 | Spilling the Beans About the Farm Bill Extension
In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, hosts Matt Reese of Ohio’s Country Journal and Dusty Sonnenburg of Ohio Ag Net talk with Brandon Kern, Director of Public Policy and Issue Analysis at the Ohio Soybean Association. They talk about the future of the Farm Bill with the recent extension of the 2018 Farm Bill. Brandon also talks about priorities of soybean farmers and other policy updates.
More in this week’s podcast:
- Jonathan Coppess, University of Illinois: Jonathan talks with Matt about the Farm Bill process and what it looks like in broad terms.
| Intro | 0:00 |
| Jonathan Coppess | 6:48 |
| Main Conversation, Brandon Kern | 17:30 |
Ohio Ag Net Podcast | Ep. 324 | Energy Outlook
In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, hosts Matt Reese of Ohio’s Country Journal and Dusty Sonnenburg of Ohio Ag Net talk with Brent Sohngen, a professor of environmental and resource economics in the Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics at The Ohio State University. They discuss energy prices for gas and diesel, especially as prices trend lower. With the decrease in prices, Brent talks about what this means for different sectors of agriculture.
More in this week’s podcast:
- Scott Raber, Bane-Welker Equipment: Dale and Scott talk about expansions Bane-Welker Equipment is currently undergoing.
- Bret Davis, Delaware County Farmer: Brett chats with Dale about on-farm biodiesel use.
- Peter Gehres, Jeff Martin Auctioneers: Peter stops in to talk with Matt about recent equipment prices and the outlook of it.
- Jeff Wolfe, Director for Ohio Poultry Breeders Association: Matt visits Jeff at the Ohio National Poultry show in Columbus, OH.
Bane-Welker Equipment acquisition of Case IH Commercial Application Equipment
Scott Raber, Regional General Manager of Ohio for Bane-Welker Equipment, talks about the recent acquisition of Commercial Application Equipment for Case IH in 88 Ohio Counties.… Continue reading
Read More »It’s time to get the crop out of the fields
John Schoenhals, Pioneer Field Agronomist in Northern Ohio, discusses harvest progress and fungicide effect on drydown.… Continue reading
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