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June is National Dairy Month! The dairy industry continues to evolve as consumers rediscover the value, nutrition, and versatility of milk and dairy products. From strong retail and food service sales to new conversations surrounding school milk and dairy’s role in healthy diets, there’s a lot happening across the industry right now. To talk about the success of the dairy checkoff program, current dairy product sales trends, and what many are calling a renaissance for milk, the Ohio Ag Net’s Ty Higgins visits with Scott Higgins, President and CEO of the American Dairy Association Mideast.… Continue reading

Weeks of persistent rainfall have created challenging conditions across much of Ohio. In this Beck’s Hybrids agronomy update, Luke Schulte helps growers get a closer look at three key concerns developing in wet fields: post-emergence Pythium infections, crown rot, and herbicide stress management in soybeans. Learn how prolonged saturated soils can impact root development, plant health, yield potential, and standability, along with practical management considerations to help crops recover and stay on track. With the growing season still ahead, proactive decisions now could pay dividends at harvest.… Continue reading

The biodiesel industry is expected to continue growing globally, supported by government policy, rising fossil fuel prices, technological advancements in feedstock processing and, of course, the work of the Ohio Soybean Council. Learn about how the dynamic of biodiesel is shifting and how Ohio can play a major role in the industry moving forward on this Ohio Ag Net Podcast.

Plus, we check in with AgroLiquid to discuss how tissue sampling can help farmers better understand crop health during the growing season and make more informed nutrient management decisions.

Then, the 2026 County Fair season is almost here! The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will be at 66 fairs for live harness racing action. OHHA executive director Frank Fraas talks about the importance of the sport to rural Ohio and shares details about a huge national event happening in Ohio later this year.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but farm stress and mental health matter year-round. In this interview, Jami Dellifield, family and consumer sciences educator with Ohio State University Extension and part of the Rural and Farm Stress Team, shares how Extension is helping farmers, rural communities and mental health professionals better understand the unique pressures of agriculture.

Dellifield also highlights resources available through OSU Extension at u.osu.edu/farmstress, including Farm Stress Certified training, mental health first aid programs, 4-H mental health project books and crisis support resources like 988 and the Crisis Text Line.… Continue reading

Hoof health starts from the ground up, and in this conversation, professional hoof trimmer Carrie McFarland shares the tools, techniques, and philosophies she uses to keep dairy cows comfortable and productive.

The chat includes her choice in trimming tables and grinders to hoof knives, blocks, and treatment products. She also discusses the Kansas and Balanced trimming methods and how proper hoof care can impact everything from mobility to milk production and overall profitability on the dairy.

Check out the full story about Carrie the Hoof Trimmer: https://ocj.com/2026/03/the-story-of-carrie-the-hoof-trimmer/… Continue reading

As part of the Ohio Field Leader Roadshow, Dusty Sonnenberg visits with Bret Margraf of Margraf Family Farms in Seneca County to talk about the farm’s evolving approach to soil health. From decades of no-till and cover crop adoption to integrating Red Poll cattle into the operation, Margraf shares how livestock grazing is helping improve soil function, extend forage opportunities, and add value back to the grain operation. The conversation also highlights innovative practices including interseeding forages into corn and experimenting with wheat-soybean polycropping systems.… Continue reading

There is a program for young, beginning and small farmers to set them up for success. Learn all about the Growing Forward initiative from Farm Credit Mid-America, which provides this important segment of customers with access to sound and constructive credit through individualized programs and products.

Plus, if you live in rural Ohio, you know first-hand that there are challenges facing the agriculture sector & communities. How is USDA Rural Development working to improve the lives of rural Ohioans. The Ohio Director of USDA Rural Development Charles Tassell checks in with the details.

In a huge win for corn growers, legislation allowing nationwide year-round sales of E15 passed the House last week. Exactly how will this benefit farmers and consumers and what are the next steps for the legislation? Find out on this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat.

Plus, on the latest Ohio Field Leader Roadshow, Dusty Sonnenberg visits Flynn Livestock and Gordon Farms in Lorain County to talk with Adele and Eric Flynn about their diversified family operation.

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A recent pseudorabies detection in an Iowa commercial hog facility has renewed discussion around swine biosecurity and disease surveillance. In this interview, The Ohio State University veterinarian Andrew Bowman explains the history of pseudorabies in the U.S. swine industry, why the recent case is not considered a human health concern, and how long-standing surveillance and biosecurity systems are working to quickly identify and contain risks. Bowman also discusses the role feral swine populations play in disease management and why continued vigilance remains important for producers.… Continue reading

The winner of Week #4 of Ohio Ag Net’s Feeding Farmers was Burns Farms of Union Co. Curtis Burns and his family run the 5th generation farm, which includes 21,000 feeder finish hogs a year. They also own a feed mill that grinds 300-350 ton of feed a day for area hog farms. Interestingly, in 2027 they going to start grain farming again.… Continue reading

Talking farm equipment, auctions and current trends with Craig von Stein, Equipment Division Manager with Dye Real Estate. The Ohio Ag Net’s Ty Higgins asks von Stein about what the used equipment market looks like right now and if there are specific types of equipment seeing strong demand.… Continue reading

If you are looking for some summer opportunities for your kids, see if they are ready to learn about careers in Ohio’s No.1 industry. With the upcoming ExploreAg camps, they will be immersed in a hands-on experience to discover careers in food science, agronomy, precision technology, food manufacturing, animal care, and more – the possibilities are endless! Find out all about day-long and week-long ExploreAg camps on this Ohio Ag Net Podcast.

Plus, we’re talking farm equipment, auctions and current trends with Craig von Stein, Equipment Division Manager with Dye Real Estate. On this episode, von Stein talks about what the used equipment market looks like right now and if there are specific types of equipment seeing strong demand.

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Almost every spring, wet conditions delay planting somewhere in Ohio. When that happens, it’s tempting to focus on the calendar—but one thing matters even more. Find out what that is as Ohio Ag Net’s Ty Higgins visits with Seed Consultants’ Director of Agronomic Services, JD Bethel.… Continue reading

Darke County farmer Matt Aultman shares how this year’s wheat crop is nearly 3 weeks ahead of schedule and will easily be the earliest crop he has ever harvested.… Continue reading

The winner of Week #3 of Ohio Ag Net’s Feeding Farmers was Bell Family Grain Farm in Darke Co. Rick and his son, Tommy, work full time on the 2,100 acre corn and soybean farm. Rick’s wife, Janelle, works full time off the farm at BASF. They variable rate apply all the fertilizer, nitrogen and variable rate seed the corn and soybeans. With their Hagie, they apply all the crop protection and fungicide applications as well as do some custom application of fungicide at tassel for others.… Continue reading

For Ryanna Tietje, the story of returning to the family farm started years ago in the tractor cab. Those tractor rides gave her a front-row seat to the work, the decisions, and the commitment required to keep a family farm moving forward. Long before college or career plans, Tietje knew she wanted to be part of it. However, finding a spot on the family’s multi-generational farm is a challenge many young and beginning farmers are facing. Tietje shares how she’s navigated that challenge, carving out a space that is meaningful and beneficial to the farm.… Continue reading

As farmers get into the field this spring, tillage decisions can play a big role in how fields are set up for the season. One of the factors that often gets overlooked is how those decisions can influence early-season disease risk in corn. Corey Prosser, Channel® Seed Technical Agronomist, shares his advice on the matter in this conversation with The Ohio Ag Net’s Ty Higgins.

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It’s a unique time in Ohio with plenty of the south part of the state nearly done with planting while many northern areas have yet to start.

“It is not as late as it feels,” says Mike Hannewald, field agronomist for Beck’s Hybrids. He gives several reminders to Ohio farmers about perspective and other agronomic advice.

Learn more from Beck’s Hybrids online at www.becks.com.… Continue reading

On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat, catch up on some of the highlights as Ohio Ag Net student reporters visit with the retiring President and the newly elected Ohio FFA President, hear from the student reporters themselves describe the experience of getting a behind-the-scenes glimpse of State Convention and learn how new roles created at Wilmington College are guiding the agriculture aspect of the institution.

It isn’t unusual for a goat to have twins or even the occasional triplets, but one Marion County farmer got quite the surprise when one of her does gave birth to four healthy kids, nearly doubling the size of the herd overnight. The Ohio Ag Net’s Ty Higgins has the story.… Continue reading