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On June 30th, 2014, Ty Higgins sat alongside Pickaway County farmer Scott Metzger for the first wheat harvest “Cab Cam” of the year. Metzger said this crop, which is starting out with solid yields, was questionable just a few months ago.… Continue reading
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Scouting early corn emergence
Now that the side dressing and spraying is done it’s time to scout your corn fields to see how your planter performed and to find out what you can improve on for next years corn crop. Evaluating your emergence is one of the best ways to assess your planters infield performance, as AgriGold Hybrids’ Agronomist John Brien explains in this video.… Continue reading
Read More »Feeding Farmers Week #4 – Arend Farms, Paulding County
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AgTube – This piggy didn’t get to market
One of the reasons for the “jump” in bacon prices.… Continue reading
Read More »Hintz Farms – Feeding Farmers Week #3
The week #3 winner of the 2014 Feeding Farmers in the Field, courtesy of AgriGold and Ohio Ag Net, is Hintz Farms of Fairfield County. The corn, soybean, and wheat operation is situated southeast of Lancaster, Ohio.
Dale Minyo spoke to John Hintz about the family operation, covering several topics ranging from an overall look of the farm to their brand new Kinze planter and its use during planting.… Continue reading
Read More »Hintz Farms – 2014 Feeding Farmers Week 3
The week #3 winner of the 2014 Feeding Farmers in the Field, courtesy of AgriGold and Ohio Ag Net, is Hintz Farms of Fairfield County. The corn, soybean, and wheat operation is situated southeast of Lancaster, Ohio.
Dale Minyo spoke to John Hintz about the family operation, covering several topics ranging from an overall look of the farm to their brand new Kinze planter and its use during planting season.… Continue reading
Read More »AgTube – Solstice™ Herbicide Time Lapse Video
In this 14-day time lapse video, Solstice™ herbicide provides superior control of glyphosate-resistant common waterhemp, glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth, giant ragweed and ivyleaf morningglory.… Continue reading
Read More »AgTube – Amazing Agriculture Technology
You may not understand the language, but the “Cool” factor here is universal. Enjoy!… Continue reading
Read More »Feeding Farmers Week #1 – Lee Farms, Union County
Lee Farms of Union County was the first winner of the 2014 Feeding Farmers in the Field courtesy of AgriGold and Ohio Ag Net.
The farm was still busy planting so we joined Greg Lee in the tractor cab as he was planting corn.… Continue reading
Read More »Replant Decisions in Ohio
With all of the wet weather there are 3 major areas to look at when deciding to replant corn or not. AgriGold Hybrids’ Agronomist John Brien walks through the steps in this video.… Continue reading
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Cab Cam – Glenn Harsh, Delaware County
The 2014 planting season will include some twin-row corn for Delaware County farmer Glenn Harsh. Ty Higgins found out more about the cutting edge techniques Harsh will use this year as he tagged along for a round or two for Cab Cam.… Continue reading
Read More »Cab Cam – Bret Davis, Delaware County
Delaware County farmers were out in full force on May 8th, including Radnor, Ohio’s Bret Davis. Ty Higgins went for a spin with Davis to see how things were going on the 2nd day of his planting season.… Continue reading
Read More »Cab Cam – Chad Mauger, Licking County
The dirt wasn’t quite ready for corn planting on May 7th, 2014 as The Ohio Ag Net’s Ty Higgins hopped in the cab with Licking County farmer Chad Mauger. Although some corn has been planted in this part of the state, it looks as though some of those acres may need to be replanted.… Continue reading
Read More »A Licking County farmer learns patience, through experience
On May 7th, The Ohio Ag Net’s Ty Higgins ventured out to Licking County and visited with Jack Harrison, a farmer who, from experience, learned patience. That patience is helping him through this wet planting season as Mother Nature throws a wrench into the game plan. Meet Jack in the video below.… Continue reading
Read More »Beck’s Hybrids “That’s WhyIFarm” Contest Winner Pays It Forward
Scott Smith of Windfall, IN was the winner of the “That’s WhyIFarm” contest. He along with his wife Terri, presented Joshua and Brenda Jank with a donation to the adoption aid of Jing on April 19, 2014.
The “That’s #WhyIFarm” Contest was part of Beck’s Hybrids Why I Farm movement. A movement that tells the story of the hardworking American farmer, who dedicates their life to a job they do selflessly, seven days a week. Instead of Beck’s telling their stories, they hosted the contest for farmers across the Midwest to share their story. After seven months, 136 stories were shared, 11,519 people voted, and 417,488 votes were cast.… Continue reading
Read More »Meet the new Ohio FFA President Sydney Snider
Shortly after she was named President of the Ohio FFA for 2014, Sydney Snider gave some time to Ohio Ag Net student reporter Mindi Brookhart backstage at The Ohio Expo Center.… Continue reading
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