Matt Hutcheson of Seed Consultants joins us remotely to discuss early spring planting and looking at more than just the calendar when deciding to roll the planter.… Continue reading
Read More »Tractor tips as you get ready for spring planting
Chris Hetzel with Bane Welker Equipment in Wilmington walks us through those things to look for and inspect as you get your tractors ready to roll this spring. Believe it or not bird’s nest cause more tractor fires than you think.… Continue reading
Read More »Bane Welker Maintenance Tip of the Week
John Frazier with Bane Welker in Wilmington shares a few tips about eliminating down time when sending someone in for parts. He also shares some specials at the parts counter through March 31, 2020… Continue reading
Read More »Pivot Bio with Randy Minton
Dusty Sonnenberg talks with Randy Minton from Pivot Bio about their ProveN which is a technology that helps the corn plant capture Nitrogen from the atmosphere and utilize it in grain production. Research shows increased yield and better nitrogen utilization with this innovative product.… Continue reading
Read More »Wilmington Aggies judging contest provides opportunity, tradition
The Wilmington Aggies livestock judging contest, in its 62nd year, offers opportunity for the over 300 FFA chapters that visit, but also tradition for alumni.… Continue reading
Read More »Capture carbon credits with Locus Ag
Locus Ag is offering payments for carbon sequestration. One thing that makes this program unique is they will back pay for regenerative practices back to 2016. Dale Minyo talks with Teresa DeJohn from Locus Ag about the benefits of their carbon program. More info at www.locusag.com/carbonNOW… Continue reading
Read More »John Linder NCGA First VP on NCGA policy issues
National Corn Growers Association First Vice President John Linder from Mt Gilead Ohio talks with Dale Minyo at the 2020 Commodity Classic. John discusses what is important to corn farmers as we move into 2020 and beyond.… Continue reading
Read More »Big yield farmers talk shop
Record Breaking Yields. BASF hosted a panel discussion with some of the top corn producers across the country. Listen in as Randy Dowdy, David Hula, Cory Atley and Levi and Jenna Oshsner discuss pushing yields to the next level. The panel discussion includes new technologies, fertility, tissue sampling and the need for fungicide application on every acre. #behindthescience20… Continue reading
Read More »McFARLANE introduces their new Cover Crop Roller Crimper
McFARLANE introduces their new Cover Crop Roller Crimper at the National Farm Machinery Show. Ohio Ag Net’s Dale Minyo talks with Aaron Faessler Principal Engineer with McFARLANE about their new Roller Crimper… Continue reading
Read More »Winter meeting time in Ohio, disease, insects and more!
January in Ohio means it is agronomy and seed meeting time. We caught up with Bill McDonald with Seed Consultants. He talks disease, insects, about the challenges of 2019 and what we can learn for 2020.… Continue reading
Read More »2020 Hindsight: Looking at Farm Bill Programs with OSU Ag Economist Ben Brown
Signups are underway now for 2018 farm bill programs for 2019 and 2020. Bart Johnson catches up with Ben Brown, Ag Economist with The Ohio State University, to sort out the details.… Continue reading
Read More »Setting the record straight on the Ohio pork industry
In October 2019, journalist Lesley Stahl conducted an 80-minute interview with Dr. Liz Wagstrom, chief veterinarian of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). The “60 Minutes” story that aired on Jan. 5, 2020, included less than two minutes of Dr. Wagstrom’s comments and failed to include critical information about modern pork production.
Ty Higgins with Ohio Farm Bureau and members of Ohio’s pork industry took the opportunity to set the record straight on domestic hog production in this video.
The United States pork production system is the envy of the world and yields the safest, highest-quality and most affordable pork available. U.S. pork producers adhere to rigorous government regulations and stringent production standards defined by the industry’s Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus program. Food safety truly is a team effort – from the farm to processing facilities to consumers who must be informed about food handling and cooking temperatures. Close scrutiny of U.S.… Continue reading
Read More »Genetic excellence a family tradition at Bunker Hill Farm
By Matt Reese
Whether through on-farm production, the show ring or industry service and leadership, the Shultz family and Ohio’s sheep industry have been intertwined for generations on Bunker Hill Farm in Logan County. The current generation on the farm — Bill and Susan Shultz — were recognized with the 2019 Charles Boyles Master Shepherd Award Dec. 14.
“The award is about being good shepherds and good sheep people, but also leadership and involvement in the industry,” said Roger High, executive director of the Ohio Sheep Improvement Association, Ohio Sheep and Wool Program and director of livestock policy for Ohio Farm Bureau. “Both Bill and Susan as well as Bill’s dad have been very involved in the leadership of the Ohio Sheep Improvement Association for what is now 70 years.”
Farrell Shultz served as the first president of the Ohio Sheep Improvement Association in 1949. His son, Bill, served as OSIA president in 1979 and Bill’s wife, Susan, served as president in 2009.… Continue reading
Read More »Franklin Equipment Rental Refresh Auction
Don’t miss the third annual Franklin Equipment Rental Fleet Refresh Auction December 18th 9AM. The Auction is located at 1689 E Front St Logan OH 43138 www.FranklinEquipment.com for more information… Continue reading
Read More »Ohio No-Till Conference Videos
The Ohio No-Till Council held their annual conference last week. Ohio Ag Net was there to video all of the information to bring it to you. You can watch each segment below on this page. Our own Dusty Sonnenberg has the highlight story here.
Healthy Soils, Healthy Waters, Healthy Life | Mark Anson
Soil Health, No-Till, and Cover Crops Panel
Ohio Department of Agriculture | Director Dorothy Pelanda
Indigo Carbon
Cover Crops Panel
My Farm Story – Nathan Brause
NutrientStar | Karen Chapman, Brookside Labs
Business Meeting
Awards
… Continue reading Read More »Cab Cam with Navy Veterans Peggy and Sid Vigil
On this Veterans Day Bart Johnson visits with Navy Veterans Peggy and Sid Vigil who found a second career in farming after retiring from a career in the US Navy. Hear about the opportunity Delbert and Barb Crook offered Peggy and Sid to take over their farming operation and the obstacles they overcame to make it work.… Continue reading
Read More »Ohio’s 2019 American Star finalists
Ohio shines in National FFA Proficiency competition
Ohio FFA had an extremely impressive showing in the 2019 National Proficiency competition at the National FFA Convention with state-record setting 27 finalists. Six Ohio FFA members came out on top.
Interviews with Ohio’s National Proficiency Award winners
Rachel Sherman | Dairy Production – Entrepreneurship
Jacob Wuebker | Diversified Agricultural Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement
Justin Scott | Diversified Crop Production – Placement
Austin Dotterer | Fruit Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement
Joanna Frankenberg | Dairy Production – Placement
Andy Holscher | Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance – Placement… Continue reading
Read More »State FFA Officers cheering on members at National Convention
Ohio’s State FFA Officer team is comprised of several busy individuals during the National FFA Convention. They took a few minutes to talk to us about what their week has been like.… Continue reading
Read More »Ohio FFA members rock National Convention with drum line routine
The Felicity Franklin FFA drumline started out with a mission to diversity the state competition. Today, they found themselves on the National FFA Talent stage. This National FFA Convention coverage brought to you by Wilmington College.… Continue reading
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