Ohio Ag Net Podcast - Ep 425 - Insights from 2025 Research Trials
Release Date: 01/04/2026
Ohio Ag Net Podcast – Ep. 440 - Agriculture: A Risky Business
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On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat, learn about a new benefit that could save Ohio Corn and Wheat members money on their risk management needs. Plus, the Ottawa County Farm Bureau recently hosted their annual Legislative Lunch at the farm of Sheldon Miller. Ohio Ag Net’s Dusty Sonnenberg was there and caught up with some of the speakers from the event about some of the topics at hand, including property taxes, data centers and the upcoming planting season. Then, I hop in the cab with Barry Rodeheffer in Darke County to talk about how far along he is after a week in...
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Ohio Ag Net Podcast – Ep. 439 - Ensuring human health in more ways than one
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On this week’s podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat, we’ll find out more about the World Initiative for Soy in Human Health, or WISHH, an organization working to create new opportunities for U.S. soy around the world. Plus, learn about a benefit that could make a real difference for farm families across the state who are looking for affordable health coverage.
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Ohio Ag Net Podcast – Ep 438 - Making Every Seed and Nitrogen Dollar Count
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Ohio Ag Net Podcast - Ep 437 - Measuring the Importance of Patronage Sulfur and Risk Awareness
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In 2026, Farm Credit Mid-America will distribute $280 million in net earnings to eligible customers through its Patronage Program. We will get the details from Financial Officer Jennie Schultice on this Ohio Ag Net Podcast Plus, how important is sulfur when it comes to growing crops? Robert Mullen, vice president of agricultural technology with Heritage Cooperative answers that questions with Brianna Smith Then, today’s farmers are facing more uncertainty than ever before, yet few feel truly prepared for what is ahead. Nationwide recently conducted a survey about risks on the farm and Devin...
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Ohio Ag Net Podcast - Ep - 436 Planning for Long Term Farm Sustainability
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On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn & Wheat, Ty Higgins chats with Doug Coe of Relentless Ag for a recap of the performance of Meristem's Bio-Capsule in Ohio in 2025. Plus, Young people interested in the cattle industry are finding new opportunities to learn, connect and grow through the Ohio Beef Youth Council. Ohio’s County Journal editor Brianna Smith talks with Ryan Bowsher about the program. Then, is your operation positioned for generational success during this down cycle. Ty visits with Farm Credit Mid-America’s Melanie Strait-Bok about succession planning &...
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Ohio Ag Net Podcast - Ep 435 - Ohioans Leading the Way in DC
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Last week, Ohio Farm Bureau leaders traveled to Washington, D.C. for the 80th County Presidents' Trip. On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat, Ty Higgins, who was embedded with the group, talked with OFBF President Bill Patterson about the importance of being on lawmakers' turf and shared some of the issues that were top of mind for attendees. Plus, Ohio Corn and Wheat's director of communication, Gerry Puckett joins Ty to preview their trip to the Nation's Capital to talk about the needed passage of year-round E15, among other vital topics to Ohio agriculture. Then,...
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Ohio Ag Net Podcast - Ep. 434 - The Pressures of Pests, Dairy and Marketing
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On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat, Ty Higgins catches up with Jeff Osterhaus, seed innovation manager for CROPLAN about how the pest pressures that corn and soy growers faced last year is informing their seed decisions for 2026. Plus, rising beef-on-dairy returns are changing breeding decisions on farms across the country, and those changes may have long-term implications for the dairy herd. Corey Geiger, Lead Dairy Economist with CoBank, joins Joel Penhorwood to discuss how strong beef prices are influencing the use of beef semen on dairy cows, reducing the...
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Ohio Ag Net Podcast - Ep. 433 - Catching Up at Commodity Classic
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Commodity Classic, the largest farmer-led, farmer-focused agricultural convention and trade show, was held in San Antonio, Texas in late February. The Ohio Ag Net's Ty Higgins, Dusty Sonnenberg and Joe Everett were there to cover the major topics and challenges facing farmers today and had the opportunity to visit with leaders of Ohio Corn and Wheat and Ohio Small Grains Council. On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat, hear from Tadd Nicholson, the Executive Director of Ohio Corn and Owen Niese with the Ohio Small Grains Council as they discuss the policies that were...
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Ohio Ag Net Podcast Ep 432 Creating plans for success in 2026
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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
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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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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.