Videos

Parker Elchinger of Henry County won Grand Champion Market Barrow at the 2026 Ohio State Fair and Victoria Gossard of Allen County took home the Reserve Grand Champion banner with her Berkshire barrow. Watch the interviews here.

The Kinney sisters of Logan County dominated the 2026 Ohio State Fair Market Turkey Show. Alex Kinney exhibited the Grand Champion Market Turkey and Alivia Kinney won Reserve Grand Champion. Watch their video interviews here.

Congratulations to the Genter siblings of Fulton County for winning Grand and Reserve at the 2026 Ohio State Fair. Ali Genter exhibited the Grand Champion Pen of Market Chickens and Alec Genter exhibited the Reserve Grand Champions. Watch their interviews here.

One of the longest running traditions of the Ohio State Fair is the Commercial Cattle Show, hosted by United Producers and proudly sponsored by Ohio Ag Net and Ohio’s Country Journal. This gives an opportunity for youth to show off their animals that come straight from the farm and have them judged in the ring and on the rail.

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With the expansion of Airable Labs to Shawnee State University, the Ohio Soybean Council will have even greater opportunities to find new used for soybeans grown right here in Ohio. On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, learn more about the research being done by Barry McGraw and his team to add value to soybean farmers’ bottom line.

Plus, what is the current state of the farmland auction market in Ohio and how is that changing who is showing up at land auctions these days? Kevin Miller with Oak Ridge Realty and Auction Company shares his insights on this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat.

For the Topp family of Topp-View Farms near Botkins, the Ohio State Fair is a family tradition built around dairy cattle, strong competition, and time together. Eric and Mary Topp, along with daughters Madelyn and Mackenzie, discuss their years of exhibiting, the work required to develop quality cattle, and the opportunities available through the Open Show.

This video is part of an Ohio Ag Net series highlighting the families behind the Ohio State Fair Open Shows, presented with support from Farm Credit Mid-America.… Continue reading

When it is time to sell, landowners have many options. What are some of the things to consider when contemplating putting land up for auction or selling privately. The Ohio Ag Net’s Ty Higgins covers that, as well as the current state of land sales in Ohio with Oak Ridge Realty and Auction Company‘s Kevin Miller.… Continue reading

The Atterholt family is carrying its beef cattle tradition into the junior and open show rings at the 2026 Ohio State Fair. At Atterholt Farms in Ashland County, family members are developing their own Angus, Simmental, and Hereford herds while keeping the focus on cattle that can perform in the show ring and remain productive afterward.

This is the first in an Ohio Ag Net video series highlighting the families behind the Ohio State Fair Open Shows, presented thanks to Farm Credit Mid-America.… Continue reading

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.

Ralph also reflects on his service with the Ohio Soybean Council and the growth of the Airable Research Lab, which is helping create new uses and demand for Ohio soybeans.… Continue reading

The latest in the agronomic video series has Beck’s Field Agronomist Mike Hannewald asking if we really need to spray fungicide? It’s talked about a lot, common practice for many farmers, but let’s look at it from an ROI perspective.

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Farm Credit Mid-America is the exclusive sponsor of all Ohio State Fair Junior Livestock Grand Drives, demonstrating the organization’s commitment to developing the next generation of agricultural leaders. On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat, learn why this type of investment is important for Farm Credit Mid-America, livestock exhibitors and Ohio agriculture as a whole from Bob Siegel, FCMA Regional Vice President of Agricultural Lending

Plus, high-oleic soybeans are becoming more popular for use in dairy rations. Dairy nutritionist Corwin Holtz talks about the science behind the use of HO beans to feed dairy cows.

Soil health continues to be an important conversation in agriculture as farmers look for ways to improve their operations, protect their resources, and build long-term sustainability. On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat, learn about the Farmers for Soil Health program and the opportunities it is providing for growers who want to take the next step in conservation.

Plus, bringing some certainty back into agriculture is something that could happen if some policies are passed in Washington. With items like the Farm Bill, year-round E15 and fertilizer availability and prices on the cusp of becoming law, farm groups are pushing hard to get Congress to move. Get an update from Ohio Farm Bureau.

By Joel Penhorwood

Canadian wildfire smoke is again creating air quality concerns across Ohio, with state officials urging farmers and others who work outdoors to limit strenuous activity when possible.

Bob Hodanbosi, chief of the Ohio EPA Division of Air Pollution Control, said more than 800 individual wildfires were believed to be burning in Canada, with smoke moving into the northern United States. At the time of the interview, unhealthy air quality readings were being reported in areas including Toledo, Cleveland, Canton and Youngstown.

The Air Quality Index, or AQI, is used to communicate how clean or polluted the air is and what health effects may be associated with current conditions. Readings from zero to 50 are considered good, while 51 to 100 are moderate. Values above 100 become unhealthy for sensitive groups, including people with asthma and other respiratory conditions.

Hodanbosi said some Ohio locations had climbed above 150, with isolated readings surpassing 200 and reaching the “very unhealthy” category.… Continue reading

What does the research say about the relationship between fungicide needs and population? Luke Schulte, field agronomist at Beck’s Hybrids, talks about the Practical Farm Research surrounding this topic.

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Before the Ohio legislature closed up shop for the summer, work was put in place to gauge the impact of data centers on rural communities. Evan Callicoat, director of state policy with Ohio Farm Bureau gives the details on that as well as other items lawmakers recently addressed around property taxes and E15 on this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat.

Plus, Dusty Sonnenberg takes the Field Leader Roadshow to Van Wert County and Heffelfinger Farms to visit with Mike and Kendra about their family operation dating back to 1852. They share about their farm, some of the changes in agriculture in Van Wert County over the years and also take a look to the future and things that are important for their operation.

With the July 15th crop insurance acres reporting deadline just days away, many farmers may be sweating to not only get everything planted, but to also get everything submitted to their agent and FSA in time. Technology that has been around for a long time is helping farmers find a new way to get the tedious task completed with relative ease.… Continue reading

For this Cab Cam, presented by Precision Agri Services, the Ohio Ag Net’s Ty Higgins gets a bird’s eye view of some corn in Hancock County. He joins Matt Bame to Y Drop some nutrients on some mid-season fields. Matt shares how the growing season has been so far, how he got started Y Dropping a few years ago and the benefits he is seeing.… Continue reading

Ohio Ag Net’s Joel Penhorwood visits with Dr. Tanner Wise, monogastric nutritionist with Nutritional Services at Kalmbach Feeds, to discuss how soybeans play a vital role in animal agriculture. Wise explains why soybean meal is a primary source of protein and amino acids in poultry diets, how feed ingredients are tested and formulated, and why soybean quality from the farm to the crush plant matters for livestock and poultry producers.

This interview is part of the Optimize with Soy series supported by Ohio soybean farmers and their checkoff.… Continue reading

For Week #8 of Feeding Farmers, Ohio Ag Net’s Ty Higgins traveled to Pickaway County to deliver lunch to Wolford Farms. Brad Wolford, along with his brother, Nick and dad, Mike were in a freshly harvested wheat field baling straw and noticed something that they have never encountered before. Find out why they think the straw is a bit more difficult to work with this summer and how the growing season has gone for their corn and soybean acres.

Thanks to Ag Revolution for presenting Feeding Farmers, along with our sponsors, Paradise Energy Solutions and Timpte Trailers in Sidney.… Continue reading

After a very sporadic planting season, crop progress is all over the place in northwest Ohio. As many challenges as that creates for farmers, it is a logistical obstacle for custom applicators on another level. For this Cab Cam, presented by Precision Agri Services, Ty takes a couple of laps with Zach Gullette in Auglaize County to talk about his part of the industry and why there are still floaters on his rig in early July.… Continue reading