Ohio Ag Net Podcast

Celebrate the season with this heartwarming and informative Christmas episode! Matt Reese chats with Kayleigh Keller of Keller Meats in Medina County about organizing a supply convoy to help those devastated by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, an inspiring story of generosity and resilience. Shelly Detwiler shares festive Christmas recipes to brighten your holiday table. Plus, hear a GrowNextGe...

Join Matt and Dusty as they spotlight innovative farming practices and stewardship across Ohio. Leon Klopfenstein of Paulding County shares his journey to earning the Ohio No-Till Council 2024 No-Till Farmer of the Year award, focusing on enhancing soil health in challenging conditions. Rob Davis of Reclaimed Tree Farm in Harrison County, the 2024 Ohio Tree Farm of the Year, discusses his sustaina...

On this week's podcast, Matt Reese sits down with Dave Keener, farm manager at Timbuk Farms in Licking County, home of the Canaan Fir Tree Company. Keener shares insights into one of Ohio's unique farms that takes Christmas trees from seed all the way to retail. Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge discusses the Operation Evergreen Program, plus Mike Estadt with Pickaway County...

This week on the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, Matt Reese talks with Brian Baldridge , director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, about the critical issue of farmland preservation in Ohio and its impact on the future of agriculture. Do recent exceptions to farmland easements made with good intentions open up loopholes down the road? They explore the topic in depth. Featured audio includes: Dale Minyo'...

In this week's episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, hosts Matt and Dusty are joined by Dee Jepsen from Ohio State's College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, and Ty Higgins of the Ohio Farm Bureau, to discuss the Ohio Agricultural Mental Health Alliance's first farm stress survey results. The conversation dives into the survey's insights and what they mean for Ohio farmers' mental...

For many in Ohio agriculture, 2024 has been a particularly challenging year. As harvest wraps up and the season of thankfulness draws near, 2024 has offered plenty for farmers to reflect on, learn from and pray about. Please do not overlook the power of prayer in a year such as this. On this week's Ohio Ag Net Podcast, Matt Reese talks with Pastor Chris Reed from The Tree Church in Lancaster about...

This week's podcast features Matt Reese talking with Anna Moeller, Ohio FFA President, Ryan Bowsher, State Vice President at Large, and Jayden Hicks, State Vice President At Large at last week's National FFA Convention. Featured audio includes: FFA Star Farmer Landon Haney, 20203-24 National FFA officer Morgan Anderson, newly elected 2024-25 national officer Luke Jennings, and Emma Hummer and Noah...

In Episode 369 we take a look at Ohio's rich agricultural history through the lense of some Century Farms. Matt Reese highlights some history from his family's farm in Hancock County. Matt also talks with Jeff McKanna and family in Putam County, and Geoff Mavis about his Century Farm, the conservation efforts and preservation efforts he has undertaken in Fayette County. We also hear an update from...

In Episode 368, Matt and Jeff Reese visit with Ryan Conklin and Johnny Cottingim with Wright and Moore Law Company about post-election and end-of-year planning considerations for Ohio farms. There is also featured audio including an update from Dale Minyo with Farm Credit Mid-America, a biodiesel update with Jordan Davidson and some highlights from the World Dairy Expo with Kevin Doeberiener and L...

On this week's Ohio Ag Net Podcast,  Dusty Sonnenberg  and  Matt Reese  sit down with  Luke Crumley  of Ohio Corn & Wheat to discuss the impact of the upcoming election and the much-anticipated farm bill in a spirited and fun dicussion. Also in this episode, Dusty talks with  Matt Tripp , business manager for John Deere, chatting the latest insights on John Deere technology from the opening of AgP...

This week, Matt and Dusty talk with Kris Swartz from Wood County and Jeff Duling from Putnam County , current president of the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts . In addition, we have featured audio from Cati Riddell talking GrowNextGen , Brynn Bishop on the upcoming Night for Young professionals , Julie Myers with Luckey Farmers Cooperative talking about the 4Rs , and Eric...

The 365th episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast covers all aspects of the extreme fire risk in agricultural fields this fall as an early harvest ramps up in drought-stricken fields around Ohio. The podcast features Dee Jepsen with the Ohio State University Agricultural Safety and Health Program  and Josh Lewis, Volunteer Fire Service Coordinator with the Division of the of the State Fire Marshall . I...

Matt Reese and Dusty Sonnenberg are back in the saddle for 364th episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, giving you the inside scoop for the 2024 Farm Science Review. Barry Ward and Bruce Clevenger of Ohio State Extension join us from setup day of the Review as the group discusses the must-see items of this year's event and the state of agriculture in 2024. The conversations continue as Dale Minyo tal...

This week's Ohio Ag Net Podcast takes us to the heart of the 2024 drought in Morgan County, where Matt Reese sits down with local livestock producers Austin Wiseman, Gary Haines, and OSU Extension Field Specialist Garth Ruff to discuss the challenges facing the area's cattle and beef markets. In our featured audio, Dale Minyo provides a biodiesel update with Madi Corbi of the Ohio Soybean Council...

In this special edition of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, Matt Reese leads us through various perspectives on the escalating drought of 2024, especially concern to southeast portions of the Buckeye state. Matt talks with Ross Black , a farmer in Pickaway County, which is among the driest parts of the state and the impacts on their growing season We then hear an update from Between the Rows Farmer Matt S...

Tune in for this jam-packed episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast that covers the past, present, and future of many unique sectors in Ohio agriculture, anywhere from a special equipment auction at Farm Science Review to the reason behind USDA's surprising soybean numbers, and much more. Dusty Sonnenberg talks with Brad Moffit, ethanol specialist with Ohio Corn & Wheat, and Glenn Badenhop, President/C...

This week's Ohio Ag Net Podcast features Matt Reese and Dusty Sonnenberg talking with Russ Rice from Fulton County and Matt Spillman from Stark County with a recap of the 2024 Ohio Crop Tour. Featured audio within this show includes an update of the brand new Henry County Event Center with Bailey Elchinger and Sara Shepard , as well as a look at technology and the 4Rs with Craig Houin from Sunrise...

The Ohio State Fair is officially wrapped up, and it was definitely one for the history books! In this episode, we recap more exciting times from the Ohio State Fair. Matt Reese and Dale Minyo of the Ohio Ag Net and Ohio's Country Journal are here to provide all of the updates with a star-studded cast of guests, from champion livestock exhibitors to the Director of the Ohio Department of Agricultu...

This week's episode is full of Ohio State Fair excitement! From interviews with champions to chats on this year's successful State Fair to conversations about the fairground's massive construction projects, this episode has it all. Join the team at one of the favorite events of the year and stay updated on its agricultural impact. Also featured in this episode is Dale speaking with Rudi Pitzer Per...

In this week's podcast, join host Matt Reese of Ohio's County Journal and the Ohio Ag Net Podcast as he talks with Jenna Reese , executive director of the Ohio Forestry Association. She talks about recent updates for woodlands through CAUV, the importance of forestry management, chainsaw safety, and the upcoming Paul Bunyan Show in October. This week's featured audio includes: Dale Minyo gets the...

This week's Ohio Ag Net podcast features the members of the Partners for Ohio Agriculture team that is gearing up for 2024 Dean's Charity Steer Show on Tuesday, July 30 at the Ohio State Fair. The team includes the Jennings family from Clermont County, with exhibitor  Kaylee Jennings showcasing her Chianina heifer, Becky. Dan Wagner , President and CEO of Farm Credit Mid-America , is the celebrity...

Here at the Ohio Ag Net, we love to highlight all the amazing things going on in Ohio Agriculture. But sometimes, especially during this hot season, you just have to let off some steam and talk about the frustrating things. Nothing is left unsaid in this year's summer agriculture rant podcast. Hear from Ohio's Country Journal and Ohio Ag Net team members, alongside agriculture industry leaders, as...

This week, join hosts Matt Reese and Dusty Sonnenberg as they speak with Brandon Kern of the Ohio Soybean Association about the ongoing challenges and potential implications on agriculture with the EPA's Endangered Species Act.  More in this week's podcast: Dale interviews Gordan Russell, US Head of Grains & Oilseeds at Louis Dreyfus Company , at the LDC soybean crush facility groundbreaking. Dust...

In this week's podcast, hosts Matt Reese and Dusty Sonnenberg delve into the progress (or lack thereof) of the 2024 Farm Bill as we move closer to the November election. Join them as they speak with Brandon Kern, Director of Public Policy and Issues Analysis for the Ohio Soybean Association, and Luke Crumley, Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association Director of Public Policy and Nutrient Management. ...