New automation options have taken center stage at the 2023 Farm Science Review. In our latest video, join Joel Penhorwood of the Ohio Ag Net as he hears from Dr. John Fulton from The Ohio State University to explore the latest in agricultural automation. From high-flying drone companies to a state-of-the-art automated mobile irrigation system, and even a tractor retrofit to be fully autonomous, they discuss the details on things available to farmers today.… Continue reading
The 2023 Farm Science Review is here and Homan Inc. is ready to talk to visitors about options to improve their operations. Ohio Ag Net’s Dale Minyo visits with Dale Everman to discuss their impressive display, things to keep in mind, and much more as they meet show-goers at booth 611 at the Review, running September 19-21.… Continue reading
In this video, Martin Šolc of AgroEcoPower steps us through their dyno-based method of adjusting farm equipment to increase power output. AgroEcoPower will be at the 2023 Farm Science Review, booths 233 and 354. Learn more at www.agroecopower.com.… Continue reading
In this non-traditional Cab Cam, Ohio Ag Net’s Joel Penhorwood steps outside the cab with Luke VanTilburg of MVP Dairy in Mercer County to discuss the impressive silage harvest currently in progress and the logistics behind its success. The undertaking to build up 18 months of silage stocks for the 4,500-cow farm means a team of about 30 individuals are hard at work from the field to the bunk and everywhere in between. The two discuss the logistics behind the feat, this year’s silage quality, leaf diseases, and much more.
From all of us at Ohio’s Country Journal and Ohio Ag Net, we thank you for your work day in and day out to feed and clothe the world. Happy Labor Day!… Continue reading
In this episode of the Ohio Field Leader Roadshow, Field Leader Dusty Sonnenberg joins Matt Sullivan of Circle S Farms from his diversified Franklin County operation where they grow colorful sunflowers, impressive soybeans, and plenty more.
Ohio Field Leader is a project of the Ohio soybean farmers and their checkoff.… Continue reading
Ohio Ag Net took a firsthand look at the beginnings of Practical Farm Research from Beck’s Hybrids that recently took place, investigating the difference between fungicide application on corn and soybeans by drones versus ground rigs. Jared Chester of Beck’s joins Joel Penhorwood to discuss the research and how they are looking into the question.
The research comes as the company’s Becknology Days gets underway in Atlanta, IN, August 24-26. More at www.beckshybrids.com.… Continue reading
Tune in for a crucial, timely agronomy update from Beck’s Hybrids. In this video, field agronomist Mike Hannewald sheds light on effectively addressing Tar Spot and SDS challenges in Ohio fields. Hannewald shares practical strategies, early detection methods, and tailored approaches for managing these threats. Stay informed, proactive, and empowered in the face of field challenges.
Come back to this page, or tune into the Ohio Channel on your local television station, at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 6th to watch LIVE the 2023 Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions.
2023 marks a farewell to the current version of the Taste of Ohio Building, formally known as the Ohio Food Pavilion, a decades-long tradition highlighting farm fresh dishes. Have no fear – the 2050 Commission has a new vision for farm-to-table education at the Ohio State Fair. Ohio Ag Net’s Jake Zajkowski spoke with commodity and expo leadership on plans for the newest buildings being built between 11th and 17th Ave in Columbus.… Continue reading
Grand Champion: Holden LeVan, Champaign Co. (Division III Champion Cross)
Reserve Grand Champion: Beckett Winegardner, Allen County (Division II Champion Cross)
Third overall: Essie McGuire, Champaign Co. (Division III Reserve Champion Cross)
Fourth overall: Emily Scott, Portage County (Champion Shorthorn Plus)
Fifth overall: Harrison Blay, Portage County (Division V Champion Cross)
August 5, 2023
Judge: Ryan Rathmann
Angus
Grand Champion – Cheyenne Myers, Stark County Reserve Champion – Griffin Gahler, Ottawa County
Charolais
Grand Champion – Traigh McCullough, Allen County
Reserve Champion – Tatumn Poff, Geauga County
Chianina
Grand Champion – Olivia Jones, Allen County Reserve Champion – Tyler Neill, Sandusky County
Hereford
Grand Champion – Delaney Chester, Warren County
Reserve Champion – Addie Sorgen, Van Wert
Maine-Anjou
Grand Champion – Jayla Ricer, Pike County Reserve Champion – Essie McGuire, Champaign County
Shorthorn
Grand Champion – Asher Conley, Scioto County Reserve Champion – Blake Osborne, Highland County
Shorthorn Plus
Grand Champion – Emily Scott, Portage County Reserve Champion – Tavin Warner, Sandusky County
Simmental
Grand Champion – Blake Neill, Huron County Reserve Champion – Audra Music, Richland County
All Other Breeds (AOB)
Grand Champion – Taylor Poff, Geauga County Reserve Champion – Brandon Sachara, Wayne County
Market Heifer
Grand Champion – Tyler Stephens, Gallia County Reserve Champion – Kylee Bloomfield, Crawford County
Crossbred
Division I Champion – Taylor Barton, Clinton County Division I Reserve Champion – Cruz Robbins, Pike County Division II Champion – Beckett Winegardner, Allen County Division II Reserve Champion – Hayden Shumaker, Warren County Division III Champion – Holden LeVan, Champaign Co.
In the latest series covering the ongoing and diverse work of the GrowNextGen program, Ohio Ag Net’s Joel Penhorwood spoke with Shelbie Snoke about her work over the summer and at the Ohio State Fair to teach young people about agriculture. Snoke reflects on her experience as an ambassador, and her thoughts to others wanting to take part in the program.… Continue reading
On behalf of Ohio’s dairy farmers, the 2023 butter cow display at the Ohio State Fair honors several notable Ohioans whose inventions improved lives around the world.
“Ohio has been home to many pioneers in science and technology over the last 200 years, and this year’s butter display celebrates that rich history of innovation by paying tribute to four inventors and their groundbreaking inventions,” said Jenny Crabtree, senior vice president of communications, American Dairy Association Mideast.
Along with the traditional butter cow and calf, the display features butter sculptures of Thomas Edison with a light bulb and a phonograph, Garrett Morgan with a three-position traffic signal, Josephine Cochrane with a hand-powered dishwasher and James Spangler with a portable vacuum cleaner.
This year’s buttery masterpieces were crafted from 2,000 pounds of butter, donated in part by Dairy Farmers of America, by a team of Ohio-based technical sculptors led by Paul Brooke of Cincinnati.… Continue reading
The Howard Wyman Sheep Industry Leadership School was recently held in Ohio, bringing together young producers as they work to become leaders in the sheep feeder industry. Ohio Ag Net’s Jake Zajkowski reports with organizers and participants from across the nation about their experience in sheep auction barns and meat processing facilities in the Buckeye state. A strong future for sheep production means hands-on training in lamb harvesting, marketing, and flock management. Tune in to hear how the Ohio Sheep Improvement Association is training emerging leaders.… Continue reading
Big numbers on the yield monitor are the theme for this year’s wheat harvest at Dawson Farms in Delaware County. Ohio Ag Net’s Joel Penhorwood stopped by for a Cab Cam with Doug Dawson as he and his family worked to finish the last of their wheat.
Dawson said the big year has reminded him of some in the past, and along with it, some advice for fellow farmers.
“Keep hitting singles, guys,” he said. “I have learned in 40 years when you’re swinging for home runs and trying to hit the top of the market, you’ll never do it.”
Dusty Sonnenberg, Ohio Field Leader, joins Roy Klopfenstein for this in-depth interview on what’s happening at his Paulding County farm, including growing season progression, market access, and more. Klopfenstein, a representative in the Ohio State Legislature for District 82, also discusses the many issues affect farmers statewide.
Ohio Field Leader is a project of Ohio’s soybean growers and their checkoff.… Continue reading
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