Videos

Ohio Ag Net’s Dusty Sonnenberg jumps in the cab with Roy Klopfenstein of Paulding County for a wheat harvest Cab Cam, sponsored by Precision Agri Services Inc.

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Luke Schulte, field agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids, discusses the considerations to be taken when thinking about corn fungicide application.

More from Beck’s online at www.beckshybrids.com.… Continue reading

Join host Dusty Sonnenberg in an engaging interview from the Ohio Field Leader Roadshow as he sits down with Bob Suver of Clark County.

From discussing the challenges and successes of the growing season to shedding light on his involvement with the Ohio Soybean Council and programs like WISHH and USEC, Bob’s expertise provides a practical and informative perspective.

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Wheat harvest is approaching, thanks to the dry weather we’ve been experiencing. Check out this update for important information regarding combine settings for wheat harvest and considerations for double-crop soybeans.… Continue reading

School is out for the summer, but not before an in-depth look at the many possible careers in agriculture. GrowNextGen, a project funded in part by Ohio soybean farmers and their checkoff, recently teamed up with Ohio State Extension’s ‘Real Money. Real World.’ program to give students at Graham Middle School near St. Paris insight into possibilities for their not-too-distant future.

In this video, Ohio Ag Net’s Joel Penhorwood catches up with Graham Schools Intervention Specialist Jody Bost to discuss the day’s activities, outcomes, and lessons learned in the ongoing conversation of careers in agriculture.… Continue reading

Step with us into the picturesque landscape of north Champaign County and witness the extraordinary journey of the Thomas family as they dedicate themselves to the small dairy farm.

Nathan and Jenny Thomas, along with their 35-cow herd at Triple-T Holsteins near North Lewisburg, have carved out a unique niche in the dairy industry. Focusing on show genetics and prize-winning cattle, they have earned a global reputation for their exceptional breeding program, all while participating in a unique milk market.

Join Ohio Ag Net’s Joel Penhorwood to discover the relentless passion, hard work, and unwavering commitment of the Thomas family as they navigate the challenges of modern agriculture, showcase their cattle at prestigious events across the country, and uphold their deeply rooted values of cow care and sustainability.… Continue reading

Don’t allow the current dry conditions to deceive you. Many, if not most, acres have incredible yield potential given the minimal stress we’ve experienced up until this dry stretch. Tune in to see what proactive steps you may want to consider heading into the coming weeks.… Continue reading

A new planter technology in Ohio fields is being highlighted in this Cab Cam. Ohio Ag Net’s Joel Penhorwood joins Mia Grimes of Raven Farms as she plants corn in Clark County with their SIMPAS-equipped planter, one of only two currently in use in Ohio. The unique cartridge system allows them to apply three separate products at once or individually, all on a prescription basis.

The two also talk Mia’s farming background, the farm’s growth in recent years, and the 2023 planting season as Memorial Day weekend arrives.

The 2023 Cab Cam series is sponsored by Precision Agri Services Inc. More at www.precisionagriservices.com.… Continue reading

While it might feel like planting has just ended, some early-planted corn already needs sidedress applications. This update offers information on how minor tweaks to nitrogen timing, depth, and rate can make a measurable difference to your bottom line.… Continue reading

Ohio Ag Net’s Dale Minyo talks with Leah LaCrosse, science educator at Huron City Schools, about how she has taken advantage of resources and lessons through GrowNextGen to teach agriculture-based lessons in a fun and exciting way to her students.

The lesson is part of the GrowNextGen program funded by Ohio Soybean Farmers and their checkoff.… Continue reading

Join Dusty Sonnenberg, Ohio Field Leader, as he interviews Steve Reinhard, a respected farmer from Crawford County. Gain valuable insights into Reinhard’s experiences and challenges tis spring on his family’s diversified operation.

Ohio Field Leader is a production of the Ohio Soybean Council and soybean checkoff.… Continue reading

Patrick Bailey of Bailey Heritage Farms in Union County welcomed Ohio Ag Net’s Joel Penhorwood into the tractor cab for this corn planting Cab Cam. Patrick and his family have found relatively good progress this year, able to get seed in the ground mid-April and dodging rains farms in nearby counties have been delayed by.

This Cab Cam takes place on farmland that’s been the subject of a recent court battle. Area development has attempted to encroach on the land, which is enrolled in the Farmland Preservation Program. The Bailey family has so far successfully fought the development push. More in this story: https://ocj.com/2023/04/court-lands-on-the-side-of-preserving-farmland-in-bailey-case/

The 2023 Cab Cam series is sponsored by Precision Agri Services Inc. More at www.precisionagriservices.com.… Continue reading

Luke Jennings of the Felicity-Franklin FFA Chapter was elected 2023-2024 Ohio FFA State President at the 95th Ohio FFA State Convention.

Ohio Ag Net Student Reporter Allison Kinney spoke with Luke backstage after he was named president in front of nearly 10,000 FFA members and guests.… Continue reading

2022-2023 Ohio FFA State President Aubrey Schwartz talks with Ohio Ag Net Student Reporter Aubree Topp ahead of the final session at the 95th Ohio FFA Convention, wrapping up her year leading the organization. The two discuss favorite memories, lessons learned, and the topic of her retiring address.

Convention coverage is sponsored by Wilmington College.… Continue reading

Dusty Sonnenberg interviews Jed Bower of Bower Family Farms, Fayette County, in this Ohio Field Leader Roadshow video.

The two discuss the achievements and challenges facing farmers today, including the changing use of farm land in many areas across the state.

Ohio Field Leader is a production of the Ohio Soybean Council and soybean checkoff.… Continue reading

The director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Brian Baldridge, recently sat down for a conversation hosted by the Ohio Agricultural Council and moderated by Ohio’s Country Journal Editor Matt Reese. This full-length chat touches not only on the Director’s background and agricultural upbringing, but also his perspective on several topics near and dear to Ohio’s farmers including administration priorities, land preservation, and disaster response among much more after his first three months in the job.… Continue reading

Join Ohio Ag Net’s Dusty Sonnenberg as we take a ride in the cab of Fairfield County farmer Jed Bower’s tractor and get an insider’s look at his pre-planting process in this Pre-Plant Anhydrous Cab Cam. We talk the benefits and challenges of using anhydrous ammonia as a fertilizer, and gain valuable insights into the practices for applying it safely and efficiently as a pre-plant addition.

The 2023 Cab Cam series is brought to you by Precision Agri Services Inc. More about them at www.precisionagriservices.com.… Continue reading

“You can always go back and replant later, but you can never replant early.”

The first Cab Cam of 2023 takes the Ohio Ag Net to Miami County where Joel caught up with Mike Elsner of Progress Farms. The discussion centers around the early start to planting and the growing trend and reasoning behind soybeans getting in the ground slightly ahead of corn.

The 2023 Cab Cam series is brought to you by Precision Agri Services Inc. More about them at www.precisionagriservices.com.… Continue reading

Drones have been long-promised to make an impact as a piece of routine equipment on farms. The new American-made Hylio ag drones, now offered to Ohio farmers by Apple Farm Service, are hoping to make that promise a reality with availability in 2023 that looks to impact aerial application and data security. Ohio Ag Net’s Joel Penhorwood caught up with a variety of sources at the one-of-a-kind kickoff event for the new technology by Apple Farm Service in early April.… Continue reading

The Ohio Beef Expo took time to celebrate its 35-year anniversary in 2023, bringing familiar faces that have been part of its storied past. The Expo is not only a highlight of agricultural events in Ohio, but has solidified its place amongst beef occasions nationally. Ohio Ag Net’s Joel Penhorwood caught up with Elizabeth Harsh, executive director of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, to discuss the organization’s premier event. In this video, we also hear from Johnny Regula and Jim Rentz as they discuss the Expo’s evolution from a combined-breed sale to what it is today.… Continue reading