AgCredit Said It

Host Libby Wixtead interviews Eric Romich, an Ohio State University Extension field specialist for energy development. Romich explains how on-farm solar isn't the only way to make smarter energy choices and discusses funding and incentive opportunities for on-farm energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.  Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/episode-59-farm-energy-management-eric-romi...

In this episode of AgCredit Said It, host Libby Wixtead interviews Jim Chakeres, the executive vice president of the Ohio Poultry Association. Chakeres discusses the challenges facing the poultry industry, including disease pressure, particularly avian influenza. Chakeres touches on the importance of biosecurity measures to protect flocks and prevent the spread of diseases. He also discusses manur...

In this episode of AgCredit Said It, host Phil Young sits down with Dusty Sonnenberg, AgCredit's board chairman, and Brian Ricker, president and CEO of the association, to discuss the importance of patronage and member education in the agriculture industry. They also talk about AgCredit's Mission Fund, which supports local communities, and the Emerge conference, which provides education and networ...

Host Phil Young interviews a group of young farmers at the 2024 Emerge Experience conference. The farmers discuss the challenges they face and talk about the importance of having a support system and collaborating with fellow farmers. The farmers mention their mentors, such as their grandfathers, and the value of learning from their experiences. They also discuss how they stay informed about the i...

In this episode of AgCredit Said It, host Libby Wixtead interviews Roger High, the Executive Director of the Ohio Sheep Improvement Association. High discusses his background in the sheep and wool industry and the various roles he has held throughout his career. He also talks about the diversity of the Ohio sheep industry, including commercial operations, purebred breeds, and the growing interest...

Host Brenna Finnegan is joined by Steve Reinhard, a board member for AgCredit and a farmer from Crawford County, Ohio. They discuss the Ohio Soybean Council and its function, which includes collecting checkoff funds from soybean farmers and using them for promotion, education, and research in the soybean industry. Reinhard also highlights various products made from soybeans, touches on the challen...

Host Phil Young interviews Luke Schrader of Schrader Real Estate & Auction Company to discuss farm real estate values, farm equipment values, auctions, and the future of the industry. Luke shares his background in the real estate and auction business and talks about the team at Schrader Real Estate & Auction. They discuss the current state of farm real estate values and the equipment market. Luke...

In this episode of AgCredit Said It, host Libby Wixtead interviews attorney Ryan Conklin about the different types of entities farmers can use to structure their farms. They discuss sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, and corporations, and the benefits and drawbacks of each. They also touch on the importance of having an operating agreement or partnership agreement in place, as well as the r...

In this episode of AgCredit Said It, host Matt Adams chats with Bruce Clevenger and Eric Richer to discuss various programs and workshops offered by the Ohio State University Extension to support farmers in areas such as farm record keeping, farm management, grain marketing, and farm transition planning. They highlight the Farm On Farm Financial Management course, which is a self-paced online cour...

It's the 50th episode of AgCredit Said It! In this milestone episode, the hosts get together to discuss their resolutions for the new year. Tune in to hear what suggestions each of our hosts has for farmers and how you can set goals and create plans to work towards success in your operation in the new year!  Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/ep-50-four-farm-related-resolutions-steal-new-ye...

AgCredit recently rolled out a new set of core values, mission statement, and vision statement, and in this episode, we're joined by Brian Ricker, CEO and President of AgCredit, and Sandy Musgrave, Chief Human Resource Officer with AgCredit, to talk about the process. Brian and Sandy share why the core values are important in guiding AgCredit's actions and culture, and provide a sense of purpose a...

In this episode of AgCredit Said It, host Phil Young chats with Matt Reese and Dusty Sonnenberg of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast about the changing landscape of agricultural communication. They talk about the evolution of communication methods, such as print, radio, and web, and how each medium has its own unique impact and reach. They also touch on hot topics in agriculture, including the impact of Can...

In this episode of AgCredit Said It, host Libby Wixtead interviews attorney Ryan Conklin about farm accidents and the steps family members should consider in the event of an accident. Ryan discusses the importance of documenting an incident, notifying insurance agents, and ensuring human safety. Ryan also explains liability issues related to livestock running at large and offers advice on written...

In this episode of AgCredit Said It, host Libby Wixtead sits down with Brian Baldridge, the Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA). They discuss Brian's deep-rooted connection to agriculture and his career path in politics. While sharing how ODA plays a critical role in supporting Ohio agriculture, a central theme of their conversation was the importance of agriculture telling its st...

October is National Pork Month and in Episode 45 of Ag Credit Said It we sit down with Ohio Pork Council treasurer, Nathan Schroeder of F&K Farms. Nathan shares how AgCredit helped him navigate the process of beginning his farm's first contract hog barn, and along with host Libby Wixtead, Nathan shares tips for beginning and young farmers exploring this opportunity and how farmers can expand capab...

As we kick off Season 3 of the AgCredit Said It podcast, you'll meet new AgCredit board members Terry McClure and Steve Reinhardt as they highlight the benefits of being part of a cooperative like AgCredit, including the cooperative's focus on serving its members and its boots-on-the-ground approach to helping rural communities. The discussion touches on the significance of a farmer-run board in g...

In this episode, your hosts share their favorite guests and topics from Season 2 of AgCredit Said It. Highlights include structuring your farm business entity for tax advantages, marketing your agricultural operation and products through social media, and setting a vision for the future of your family farm.  Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/episode-43-best-agcredit-said-it-season-2 Connec...

In this episode, hosts Libby and Brenna are joined by Ohio corn farmer John Linder to get insight into his roles on key agricultural association boards. He dives into some of the unique challenges of leadership and the rewards that have followed. We also chat about his role at MAIZALL, an international alliance reshaping the narrative around GMO technology in corn, and how collaboration with Argen...

In this episode, we turn the spotlight to one of the often-overlooked facets of farming – marketing. Ashland, Ohio producer Evan Kamenik brings forth the challenges of grain marketing and the risk management that it entails. We also bring in James Schroeder, a former options market maker and trader. Having established Quartzite Risk Management in 2019, James works with corn and soybean producers l...

Top Five Attributes of a Successful Farmer with Aaron Stoller   In this episode, Aaron Stoller, an experienced ag lender with a deep-rooted background in agriculture, takes us on a journey through his career and the key traits of successful farmers. From his beginnings on his family farm to his diverse experiences in western New York's ag industries, Aaron shares the valuable lessons he learned al...

In this must-listen episode, our hosts sit down with Kurt Leber, a seasoned farm loan expert, to break down the ins and outs of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and its loan programs designed for young, beginning, or starting farmers. With Kurt's wealth of knowledge, he gives valuable insight into the qualifications, requirements, and benefits of working with FSA as well as ways new borrowers can set...

We're diving into the world of farm loans in this episode with Scott Parker, a senior credit manager at AgCredit. We discuss the essential farm loans that every farmer should know about. From land loans tailored to your specific needs to equipment financing offering access to top leasing products, Scott provides valuable insights on these loan types and answers frequently asked questions about eac...

We're diving into the political world of agriculture in this episode with Jenny Mesirow, the Sr. Vice President of Government Affairs at Farm Credit Council. Jenny brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and a unique cultural perspective through her career in Washington DC. We talk about the importance of the Farm Bill legislation passing, explore the pressing topics within the Farm Bill, discus...

In this episode, hosts Brenna Finnegan and Phil Young sit down with Dawn and Matt Thayer, farmers from Erie County Ohio, to discuss how they've diversified their farm and continue to involve their young children in the operation. The Thayers share their journey of starting their farm right out of college, transitioning from a dairy to a feedlot, and adding various facets to their farm, such as gro...

Elizabeth Harsh, executive director of the Ohio Cattlemen's Association, joins us on this episode to discuss the programs and initiatives the Association is currently focusing on and provides insight on the beef industry at both the state and national levels, covering topics such as the Farm Bill and black vulture damage. Elizabeth also recaps the Ohio Beef Expo event and provides information on u...