Matt & Greg Lutz of Lutz Farms in Bucyrus were drawn as the first winners in Feeding Farmers presented by AgriGold. The Ohio Ag Net broadcasted from their farm and provided lunch for them and several of their friends and neighbors. Greg told Dale Minyo that he’s getting caught up with planting, but still has soybeans that need planted. See photo gallery… Continue reading
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The DuPont Pioneer Field Report – Purple corn and crusting
The month of May had many interesting challenges for Ohio growers, from frost to heavy rains. For some producers, those conditions resulted in discolored corn and crusty ground. DuPont Pioneer Account Manager Jeremy Weiland covered those issues and more in this week’s Field Report.
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Read More »DuPont Pioneer Field Report – Benefits of seed treatments
Many growers around Ohio are seeing, firsthand, the benefits of seed treatment during early germination. DuPont Pioneer Account Manager Mike Gahn says the technology is better today than just 5 years ago. Listen to his conversation with Ty Higgins.… Continue reading
Read More »Weather delaying fertilizer restocking in the Midwest
Researchers at Rabo AgriFinance have released the Rabobank Q2 Fertilizer Report, which finds the cool, wet conditions across the Midwest are contributing to a delay in the normal fertilizer restocking cycle, resulting in uncertainty in the 2013 Q2 fertilizer markets. Ty Higgins gets the details from the group’s Senior Vice President, Sterling Liddell.… Continue reading
Read More »Cab Cam- Ken Seger
Our intern Stacie Seger was in the cab with her dad Ken Seger as he planted just outside of Jackson Center at the Shelby/Logan County line.… Continue reading
Read More »2013 Ohio Soybean Yield Contest
For the 4th year in a row, the Ohio Soybean Association will conduct the state’s Soybean Yield Contest and every year gets closer to that 100 bushels per acre number. Adam Ward from OSA has the contest details.
Read More »Cab Cam – John Hoffman
Matt Reese from Ohio’s Country Journal headed to Pickaway County on May 15th to plant some soybeans with John Hoffman. Take a look at his view from the cab and hear Hoffman’s thoughts on the 2013 planting season.… Continue reading
Read More »DuPont Pioneer Field Report – Sticking with the plan
Even though the planting window for corn is narrowing, DuPont Pioneer Account Manager Chasitie Euler advises to stick with the original plan until the calendar flips to June. Ty Higgins has more.… Continue reading
Read More »USDA Ending Stock figures higher than expected
A market sell-off began shortly after Friday’s USDA Supply and Demand Report for May. Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics goes over the numbers with Ty Higgins and weighs in on the possibility of corn acres being switched over to beans.… Continue reading
Read More »Cab Cam-Paul Ralston
Heather Hetterick jumped in the tractor cab with our Between the Rows farmer Paul Ralston of Alger in Hardin County. He shared his planting progress and why he’s no longer nervous.… Continue reading
Read More »DuPont Pioneer Field Report – Seedbed Preperation
Getting fields off to a good germination start requires many conditions to be just right. DuPont Pioneer Account Manager Tate Cockerill goes over those important protocols with Ty Higgins.… Continue reading
Read More »Cab Cam – JB Levering, Morrow County
Ohio farmers continue to make progress in fields as the 2013 planting season continues. Ty Higgins was in Morrow County and hitched a quick ride with JB Levering as he prepared to plant a corn field.… Continue reading
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The three Farm Bill options
Mark-up of the next Farm Bill is expected to take place later this week. Currently, there are three basic farm programs in play. Ty Higgins shares the details.… Continue reading
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Student reporters recap session 5
The 5th and final Session of the 85th Ohio FFA Convention included a great speech from former President Shelby Faulkner and an introduction to the new FFA Officer Team. Our team of FFA student reporters has the details.… Continue reading
Read More »Meet national officer Wiley Bailey
Ohio Ag Net FFA Student Reporter Jordan Bonham talked with Southern Region VP Wiley Bailey after he spoke at the 85th Ohio FFA Convention.… Continue reading
Read More »Student reporters recap session 4
Ohio Ag Net’s student FFA reporters recap Session 4 of the 85th Ohio FFA State Convention and talk about some of the unique attire at this year’s event.… Continue reading
Read More »Student reporters recap Session 3
During the Third Session of the 85th Ohio FFA Convention the second half of the Proficiency Awards were given, as well as a great message from Keynote Speaker Jeff Civillico. The reporters also recap last night’s first ever Convention Concert.… Continue reading
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