Later this week, the Ohio Ag Net, Ohio’s Country Journal and Ohio Soybean Council will kick off a series of events that are developed to help college students better prepare for a career in Ohio agriculture. Learn more about Wilmington College’s Night for Young Professionals and Ohio State’s Planting Professionals events.
Plus, agritourism has become a popular way for farm families to diversify their businesses, create new sources of income and connect consumers directly with agriculture and there a new resource from Ohio Farm Bureau to help those families navigate the laws, regulations and risk considerations of agritourism. Learn more about it on this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat.
For this 2026 harvest Cab Cam, brought to you by Precision Agri Services, Ty hops in the combine with Brad Williams in Highland County. Despite the challenging growing conditions throughout the summer, beans in that part of the state are turning out alright, but the corn may be really good.… Continue reading
For Week #10 of Feeding Farmers, Ohio Ag Net’s Ty Higgins headed to Henry County and had lunch with Botjer Farms. Darrell Botjer, along with his wife, Tina have row crops and also have found a unique diversification opportunity off of the freeway in North Baltimore. Learn what the harvest numbers are looking like and what is on Darrell’s mind as he brings in this year’s crop.
For the first Cab Cam of the 2026 harvest, brought to you by Precision Agri Services, Ty heads to Warren County to visit with Mike Lutmer. Find out how his soybeans are turning out and why he is using a row crop header in this particular field. They also talk about the prospects for Ohio’s hay crop, which may be concerning for those looking for higher quality hay.… Continue reading
For Week #9 of Feeding Farmers, Ohio Ag Net’s Ty Higgins traveled to Shelby County to deliver lunch to Watercutter Farms. Mark Watercutter, along with his brother, Joe have row crops and feed out some cattle just outside of Anna. Find out how crops in that part of the state are coming along, how soon they will in the fields for harvest and Mark’s description of the current cattle market.
What does the latest research say about how Ohio farmers and their impact on Lake Erie? That and much more are part of this special in-depth conversation that follows up two years later from an initial talk between Ohio Field Leader Dusty Sonnenberg and Dr. Chris Winslow, director of the Ohio State University’s Stone Lab.
Ohio Field Leader is brought to you by Ohio soybean farmers and their checkoff.… Continue reading
New tariffs are being imposed on imported drones and drone parts and components. How might this move impact American agriculture? Alex Ryan, Founder and CEO of Altus Ag Aviation Consulting and Kenton Richter, Owner/Operator Buckeye Aerial Application weigh in on what this means to a quickly growing segment of American agriculture on this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat.
The agricultural outlook varies widely by commodity and geography. While some livestock and dairy producers are benefiting from stronger market conditions, many row-crop farmers continue to face tighter margins driven by lower commodity prices and elevated production costs. On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat, Trey Miller from Farm Credit Mid-America discusses current farm economy trends and how they are working alongside their customers to navigate difficult periods and position operations for long-term success.
Then, if you haven’t signed up for an Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association members yet, now would be the perfect time. Learn about a sign-up incentive that may have you saying O-H and find out about all of the benefits of joining Ohio Corn and Wheat.
There’s been considerable discussion surrounding a proposed connector between U.S. 23 and Interstate 71 in the Marion and Morrow County area, and Ohio Farm Bureau has made it clear that it remains opposed to the project. Find out more about OFBF’s position on this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat.
Plus, we check in with Dusty Sonnenberg for a new Field Leader Podcast segment as he visits with merchandizing specialist Dwayne Wilson to learn more about White Commercial Corp and why we are seeing such dramatic swings in the commodity markets these days.
Leaders from United Producers Inc. talk about what they are seeing firsthand in the cattle market, and maybe more importantly, what producers should be thinking about as conditions continue to change amid recent packing plant closures, changing cattle prices, and new uncertainty in the beef market.
Plus, the grain markets are being pulled in several different directions right now, from the latest USDA supply and demand numbers and the results of the Pro Farmer crop tour to growing uncertainty in the Black Sea region. On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat, Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics breaks down what these developments could mean for corn, soybeans and wheat prices in the weeks ahead.
Recent packing plant closures, changing cattle prices, and new uncertainty in the beef market have raised plenty of questions for cattle producers across Ohio and the Eastern Corn Belt.
In this extended discussion, Ohio Ag Net’s Joel Penhorwood sits down with leadership from United Producers Inc. to talk about what they are seeing firsthand in the cattle market, and maybe more importantly, what producers should be thinking about as conditions continue to change.
Joining the conversation are UPI President and CEO Mike Bumgarner, Chief Operating Officer Hollie Bunn, Vice President of Livestock Marketing Tony Thomas, Risk Management Manager Jon White, and Direct Cattle Sales Manager Sam Roberts.
The group discusses the immediate market reaction following recent regional packing plant closures, including a sharp short-term decline in cattle values and a widening of basis. Panelists also share how, beginning almost immediately after the Joslin plant closure, they began fielding a sudden wave of calls from producers looking for direction and trying to understand their options.… Continue reading
Ohio Farm Bureau is encouraging cattle producers to make their voices heard following the recently announced 90-day suspension of the tariff-rate quota on imported ground beef.
Ohio Ag Net’s Joel Penhorwood talks with Whittney Bowers, Director of State Policy and Grassroots Engagement with Ohio Farm Bureau, about concerns surrounding additional beef imports, an already uncertain cattle market, and the potential long-term impact on producers making herd and marketing decisions.
This is part of a series discussing this topic with Ohio’s prominent farm and cattle organizations.… Continue reading
Ohio cattle producers are facing a complicated stretch for the beef industry.
Ohio Cattlemen’s Association President Lindsey Hall joins Ohio Ag Net’s Joel Penhorwood to discuss the recent closure of Tyson’s Joslin, Illinois beef processing plant, concerns surrounding additional beef imports, historically tight cattle supplies, and what all of it could mean for producers here in Ohio.
This is the first in a multi-part series discussing this topic with Ohio’s prominent farm and cattle organizations.… Continue reading
The annual three-day Farm Science Review, hosted by The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, brings farmers, researchers, educators, students and industry together to share what works and explore what’s next at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center near London, Ohio from Sept. 22-24. Get a preview from FSR manager, Nick Zachrich, on this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat.
Plus, numerous livestock groups, including the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, are raising concerns about the Trump administration’s reported plan to allow an additional 300,000 metric tons of tariff-free beef imports over the next 90 days. OCA President Lindsay Hall talks about how this move to more foreign beef would impact Ohio cattle producers in the short and long terms.
Fertilizer prices have become one of the biggest concerns facing farmers, particularly at a time when commodity prices are putting tremendous pressure on farm margins. Ohio Corn & Wheat is calling for more competition and transparency in the fertilizer market, and the Federal Trade Commission is now involved. Hear from leaders of Ohio Corn & Wheat about what they hope this investigation will change about the fertilizer industry.
Plus, Diversification remains a popular strategy for strengthening farm operations, but as margins remain tight and uncertainty continues across agriculture, the conversation has shifted from whether to diversify to how farmers can identify the right opportunities, evaluate risk, and build lasting value. Farm Credit Mid-America dives deeper into the conversation on this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn & Wheat.
The 16th annual Cultivating a Cure welcomed more than 320 attendees and raised $151,053 to support cancer treatment and prevention research through The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute and the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES).
Established in 2011 by the Porteus family, Cultivating a Cure was founded to honor their passion for cancer research and prevention while also remembering those who have fought and continue to fight cancer. Cultivating a Cure recognizes the value realized when the agricultural community joins forces to address issues and challenges facing the industry, such as finding cures for cancer. Since its inception, Cultivating a Cure has raised more than $1.5 million.
“You’re hearing it more and more than you’ve heard it before that food and nutrition is an important part of our health,” said Bill Patterson, president of Ohio Farm Bureau.… Continue reading
There were several positive developments in the 2026 Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV) update, including a slight decline in values for counties undergoing reappraisals and a change to the valuation of permanent pastureland. Ohio Farm Bureau’s associate general counsel, Leah Curtis, has the details on this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat.
Plus, get a statewide agronomic update from Beck’s Hybrids and find out what is new at the upcoming Becknology Days, including some test plots that may have some farmers rethinking how they plant soybeans.
Are your soybeans turning yellow? Keep an eye out for disease symptoms as Mike Hannewald, field agronomist for Beck’s Hybrids, dives into the reasons why. There are three potential diseases with specific leaf symptoms, and a further investigation can tell us which.
Discoloration can be a symptom of Red Crown Rot, which continues to make its way to Ohio. Illinois-based agronomist Matt Montgomery jumps further into that topic.
From disaster assistance, to conservation programs, loans and more, a lot of important items fall under the purview of the Farm Service Agency (FSA). On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat, Ohio FSA Director Don Jones gives some important information about upcoming deadlines, including updating base acres.
Plus, Field Leader Dusty Sonnenberg visits Ralph Farms in Marion County to talk with fourth-generation farmer Mike Ralph. They discuss a prolonged planting season, crops in need of rain, managing the area’s heavy soils, and the importance of drainage improvements to the family’s corn and soybean operation.
Congratulations to Rees Toler of Galia County for exhibiting the Grand Champion Market Beef and Addie Wilson of Harrison County with the Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef at the 2026 Ohio State Fair. Watch their interviews here.
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