Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast

There is new leadership at the Ohio Agribusiness Association. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, get to know the new President and CEO, Melinda Witten, as she discusses her vision for the organization and some of the goals she looks to achieve in 2025 and beyond.

When we think about uses for soybeans, many point to livestock feed, biofuels or even tofu. Truth is, the list is quite extensive and is getting even longer thanks to the work being done in a Delaware, Ohio lab. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, learn about the latest experiments being conducted at the Airable Lab, with the support of the Ohio Soybean Council, to create even bigger potential for a...

Farmers face unpredictable challenges from changing weather to fluctuating markets. Expiring tax laws may add to their uncertainty later this year. In fact, if the tax cuts expire, farmers will face more than a $9-billion tax increase between income taxes and estate taxes. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, we visit with experts from Wright and Moore to learn more about the 2025 estate tax outlook...

There were some major policy wins for agriculture at the Federal and state levels as 2024 came to a close. Find out how Farm Bureau members helped to push through a farm bill extension and disaster assistance on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, more Ohio fire departments will be receiving life saving equipment for grain entrapments from Nationwide. Find out how this initiative is making a big...

As farmers plan for the upcoming growing season, many are facing hardships and financial strain caused by the recent drought. In an effort to lessen the burdens caused by these conditions, the Ohio Treasurer’s office will be offering some much-needed assistance for counties most affected by the drought. Find out more on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, energy is a major driver of agricultural...

This year's Young Ag Professionals Winter Leadership Experience is open to Ohio Farm Bureau members of all ages! This gives attendees the opportunity to invite key decision makers from your farm or business to learn alongside you, network with agricultural leaders, build your personal and professional skills, and engage where new perspectives meet shared goals. That will be especially important fo...

The 106th Ohio Farm Bureau Annual Meeting was the setting for the first ever LIVE Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast! Guest Adam Sharp, executive vice president of the organization, shared the challenges and successes of 2024 and what Farm Bureau will be doing to help keep members successful throughout 2025 and beyond. Plus, hear the debut of "Farmer Smiles", a song from the early 1900's that made a comebac...

Farmers know the weather forecast better than anyone else, so when it comes to cold weather, farmers may be thinking about the farm and their livestock, but are they thinking about themselves? Staying safe outside in winter conditions starts with prevention. Get tips on staying safe this winter from experts with the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast.

A newer law about the termination of agricultural leases needs a little more teeth, according to some delegates at the 106th Ohio Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. An attorney from Wright and Moore discusses what he thinks is missing from the law and what members voted to do about it on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, state Young Agriculture Professionals leaders give a preview of what to expect at...

With an eye toward reducing the estimated 20,000 yearly agricultural fires in the United States, Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau are offering members thermal imaging cameras, a new, free tool that can pinpoint potential fire hazards on the farm. Get all the details on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, what does the labor outlook hold for 2025. An expert on the matter from Ohio State's College o...

A new assessment report has been released regarding the reliability of electricity for the upcoming winter season. How will Ohioans fare should we have an extreme cold event that will put a heavy strain on the power grid and what can we do to prepare for brutal conditions? Find out from the experts at Buckeye Power and Ohio's Electric Cooperatives on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, the Young...

Farm Credit Mid-America and Rural 1st are excited to unveil the results of the 2024 Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer contest, designed to help junior fairs raise food donations for their local food banks through a competition between county fairs across Ohio. Get the details of this record breaking year for the initiative on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, 8 million acres in Ohio are in fo...

The Ohio Agricultural Mental Health Alliance, an organization made up of state agencies and agriculture groups focused on mental health in agriculture, has released the results of a survey created to ensure Ohio’s farmers, families, and communities are better equipped to deal with stress. What are the common stressors in Ohio agriculture and how is mental health perceived in rural Ohio? Get some o...

Twenty Ohio Farm Bureau leaders are serving on the 2024 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee. The committee collects and organizes public policy recommendations from county Farm Bureaus and presents the final policy suggestions to be voted on by Ohio Farm Bureau’s delegates during the state annual meeting in December. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, one of the members of this...

Recently, Collegiate Farm Bureau chapters from The Ohio State University, Wilmington College and Wright State Lake Campus paid a visit to the Ohio Farm Bureau state offices in Columbus to share what their respective groups are doing to carry the important work of Farm Bureau at the college level and to learn how they can continue that work after their school days are over. On this Ohio Farm Bureau...

With the help of funding from the Rural Broadband Expansion Program, more Ohioans are getting connected with high-speed internet. Thanks to efforts from Ohio State Extension, that progress is happening at a faster rate. Learn about an accelerator program helping communities tap into state funding and tap into more reliable internet. Plus, what goes into a good farm estate plan? Starting early is o...

With Election Day just around the corner, there are some big decisions to be made at the polls. The Farm Bureau-AGGPAC Election Guide has been created once again to serve as an introduction to the people hoping to earn our trust and vote to be our leaders at the federal, state and local levels. Find out about the process of putting this Election Guide together on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plu...

As farmers get into the heart of harvest season, they are starting to make their purchasing plans for the 2025 growing season. An expert from Farm Credit Mid-America has some advice for farmers making those decisions and offers some ways to save some money on next year's inputs on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, there is yet another lawsuit about the health of Lake Erie and targeting farmers...

The Ohio Soybean Council invests in research that provides technologies and information that will increase profit opportunities for Ohio farmers. One of those research projects is to help farmers manage Soybean Cyst Nematode, or SCN, which is the leading cause of soybean yield loss in North America. Hear about the latest SCN research and how farmers can get free tests for their fields. Plus, it is...

Time is running out for Congress to pass a modernized farm bill this year. What is the current status of new farm bill work and what are the best and worst case scenarios as the current bill is set to expire? Find out on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, how much money could you save on your utility bills with Ohio Farm Bureau's Energy Savings Program? Learn about the easy process of getting yo...

They say never mix family and business, but sometimes in agriculture that is easier said than done. Family matters can get messy, especially when a new member joins that family. What are they entitled to, how are those details ironed out and why is the process so important? We cover that with Wright and Moore on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, power needs are increasing and power resources ar...

On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast Special, we cover many aspects of the drought that the majority of Ohio is dealing with, including the programs and assistance available to farmers being impacted by the extremely dry conditions, what the short and long term weather forecasts look like, tips on preventing field fires during harvest season and why keeping your mental wellness top-of-mind is so impor...

Do you know what your Carbon Intensity Score is? Do you know what Carbon Intensity is in the first place? Find out why you should and how knowing your Carbon Intensity Score could be a vital part of your farm's success on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast.

Grain inventory loans are financial products designed specifically for agribusinesses. They enable farmers to leverage their inventory as collateral for a loan, providing an alternative source of working capital. Find out more about grain inventory loans, as well as how the AgLink program is helping farmers find cheaper money and get an outlook for interest rates heading into the harvest season wi...

This year's corn and soybean harvest season is just weeks away and just as important to making sure your equipment is ready for the task of long days of grueling work of bringing in the crop, is getting yourself ready for a safe and healthy harvest. Get some tips to keep yourself protected this fall from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation and find out how they can assist you during the harve...