Ep. 418 - Health Plans, Soy Immersion, and Wilmington College's Announcement
Release Date: 11/11/2025
Ohio Ag Net Podcast Ep 432 Creating plans for success in 2026
Ohio Ag Net Podcast
With tighter margins, higher interest rates, and ongoing volatility, many producers are under pressure to make smart financial decisions. On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, Nathaniel Watts, Head of Ag Retail Credit with Farm Credit Mid-America discusses a new campaign designed to help farmers turn financial statements into practical tools for planning, managing risk and building stronger operations. Plus, A new statewide initiative, the Ohio Farm Transition Network (OFTN), has officially launched operations to address one of the most pressing challenges facing Ohio agriculture: helping farm families...
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Ohio Ag Net Podcast - Ep 431 - Plenty of Reasons for Optimism in Agriculture
Ohio Ag Net Podcast
It was a win some, lose some year for Ohio corn growers in 2025, but the outlook for 2026 is promising on many fronts. Find out why Eric Tipton, president of Ohio Corn and Wheat is optimistic on this Ohio Ag Net Podcast. Plus, the Ohio State Fair has announced some schedule changes. Get all the details as Joel Penhorwood visits with Alicia Shoults from the Ohio State Fair and Expo Center. Then, a first-of-its-kind conference is coming up next month. Learn how the AgriMinds Summit, March 24th and 25th in Marysville, is the first and only agriculture event focused solely on the person and not...
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Ohio Ag Net Podcast - Ep 430 - Creating Policy Markets and Careers
Ohio Ag Net Podcast
It is a busy time of year for Ohio’s largest farm organization. Between Ohio Farm Bureau’s annual meeting, the American Farm Bureau convention and Young Agriculture Professionals Winter Leadership Experience, OFBF’s new director of media relations has hit the ground running. Get an update from Ryan Matthews on this Ohio Ag Net Podcast. Plus, finding new uses and markets for U.S. soybeans is top of mind for the United Soybean Board. Here about some of USB’s latest work from their director, Carla Schultz. Then, the Ohio Soybean Council is preparing for another Night for Young...
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Ohio Ag Net Podcast - Ep 429 - Mitigating Risk Through Research
Ohio Ag Net Podcast
Research is a major component of Ohio’s soybean checkoff program. The results not only find new uses for home-grown soybeans, but they also help farmers mitigate pests, disease and other factors that could rob yield. On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat, meet the new Director of Research with the Ohio Soybean Council, Taylor Dill and learn about how her path through OSU Extension prepared her for this new role. Plus, Farm to Power’s Sam Roberts joins us to talk about how his organization is helping farmers navigate the noise around property rights, farmland...
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Ohio Ag Net Podcast - Ep 429 - Mitigating Risk Through Research
Ohio Ag Net Podcast
Research is a major component of Ohio’s soybean checkoff program. The results not only find new uses for home-grown soybeans, but they also help farmers mitigate pests, disease and other factors that could rob yield. On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat, meet the new Director of Research with the Ohio Soybean Council, Taylor Dill and learn about how her path through OSU Extension prepared her for this new role. Plus, Farm to Power’s Sam Roberts joins us to talk about how his organization is helping farmers navigate the noise around property rights, farmland...
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Ohio Ag Net Podcast - Ep 428 - Meeting Ags Challenges Head On
Ohio Ag Net Podcast
From the Farm Bill to trade, labor and year-round E15, there is a lot of policy work being done on behalf of farmers across the country. On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat, we hear from American Farm Bureau President, Zippy Duvall, about the policy to-do list for 2026. Then, Scott Higgins with the Ohio Dairy Producers Association talks with Joel Penhorwood about getting whole milk back in schools and what that means along the supply chain from the farmers to the kids. And Dusty Sonnenberg catches up with OSU's Garth Ruff about the upcoming Winter Beef Meetings and the...
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Ohio Ag Net Podcast - Ep 427 - Managing Risk Through Insurance and Policy
Ohio Ag Net Podcast
As we head into a new year, risk management planning is critical for every operation, and now is the time to have those crucial conversations with crop insurance providers. On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat, Ty Higgins and Insurance Officer, Lindsey Schwinn discuss the important questions you should be asking to ensure you have the information you need to make informed decisions customized to your operation’s needs, and explore the tools offered by Farm Credit Mid-America. Then, there were a number of positive policies passed in 2025 that will benefit corn and...
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Ohio Ag Net Podcast - Ep 426 - Energy Lease Tips and Bringing the Cows Home to Waterman
Ohio Ag Net Podcast
Leasing portions of your land can be very beneficial, but signing that contract is not something you should take lightly. On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat, Ohio Farm Bureau's Director of Energy Development, Dale Arnold, visits with Dusty Sonnenberg about the dos and don'ts through the process of signing a lease. Plus, if you haven’t been at the corner of Lane Avenue and Kenny Road in a while, you might not recognize that part of Ohio State’s campus, as major transformations have been happening at Waterman. Ty Higgins talks with OSU's College of Food, Agricultural...
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Ohio Ag Net Podcast - Ep 425 - Insights from 2025 Research Trials
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Beck's Practical Farm Research results from 2025 are in! Upcoming PFR Insight meetings will focus on the latest research and insights to help farmers make informed decisions that can maximize yields and improve profitability on their farms. Find out more on the latest Ohio Ag Net Podcast. Plus, macroeconomics, which focus on aggregate changes in the economy such as growth rates, unemployment, inflation, and national income impact the farm’s bottom line. Get an update of the current economic picture with Nationwide.
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Ohio Ag Net Podcast - Ep 424 - The Future of Biofuels
Ohio Ag Net Podcast
Biofuels have always sat at the intersection of agriculture, energy, and innovation. For our farmers, they represent not just a market opportunity, but a stabilizing force, adding value to crops like corn and soybeans, creating new demand streams, and supporting rural economies with local processing, transportation, and jobs. They help keep dollars circulating close to home. A recent event in northwest Ohio explored the future of biofuels. The Ohio Farm Bureau sponsored Biofuels Summit featured researchers, retailers and policy makers and you will hear from some of them this week, including...
info_outlineThis week on the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, Ty Higgins catches up with Trevor Kirkpatrick of the Ohio Farm Bureau to discuss the launch of the new Ohio Farm Bureau Health Plans, now open for enrollment, offering more affordable health coverage options for Ohio’s farm families and small businesses.
Dusty Sonnenberg talks with Julia Brown of the Ohio Soybean Council about the inaugural Ohio Soy Immersion Experience, a new program designed to give farmers an inside look at how the soybean checkoff works to grow demand and build value.
Dale Minyo wraps things up with a visit to Wilmington College to learn about the school’s new Agriscience Complex and how the facility will expand hands-on learning opportunities for the next generation of agricultural leaders with Dr. Chad McKay.