Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast

With 2024 upon us, farmers should start planning now to optimize output, quality and overall profitability of what they raise in another year of potentially volatile weather patterns and crop markets. We visit with an expert from Nationwide about five things farmers should consider for a successful crop season. Plus, hear how one statewide media outlet is highlighting Ohio agriculture and how your...

Each year, Ohio Pork Congress is an opportunity for pork producers and business professionals to network, learn about industry issues and recognize industry leaders. Get an update from the 2024 Pork Congress from Ohio Pork Council President Nick Seger and Hannah Thompson-Weeman from the Animal Agriculture Alliance on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast.

The Ohio Soybean Council’s collaboration with soybean researchers at The Ohio State University is identifying smarter, safer ways to advance soybean production. Learn about some of the projects on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, learn all about Ohio Farm Bureau's new Advocacy in Action policy leadership resources.

There are many important aspects that make a farm tick. Weather, markets, technology and people come to mind. Safety is another major component to a farm’s success. Learn all about the 2024 Ohio Safety Congress & Expo on March 27-29 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus get details about American Farm Bureau's Target Training in Columbus March 21 – 23 for...

Setting goals, creating a business structure, managing liability, estate planning and taxes may not sound all that fun, but they are all necessary when young and beginning farmers are getting started. Learn more about these tips from the pros at Wright and Moore on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, Ohioans will be treated to a rare phenomenon this spring when viewing of a total solar eclipse wi...

Wars, strikes and low water levels are just some of the issues hampering trade for agricultural commodities. What have the impacts been and how long will they last? Ohio State's Dr. Ian Sheldon talks trade on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus OSU's Dr. Brent Sohngen gives his 2024 Energy Outlook.

Self-driving tractors, cow-milking robots and cover-crop-seeding drones are just a few examples of the advancements farmers are using to be more efficient, more precise and more sustainable in all aspects of agriculture. Where is tech on the farm going and what is next? Ohio State's Dr. Scott Shearer has some insights on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast.

It wasn't long ago that a drone at a field day would turn every head. Now, they are becoming common in agriculture in quick time. Find out what you need to know if a drone is in your farm's future from the FAA's Drone Guy, Kevin Morris on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast.

The Farmers Guide to Trucking Regulations is a new resource, exclusively for Ohio Farm Bureau members that includes a farm driver checklist, overview of both state and federal regulations and exemptions, facts about CDL qualifications, details on inspections, load regulations, hazardous materials, emergency response information and more. Learn more about it on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus,...

Farm Labor continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing agriculture. Each year, Ohio State takes a look at the farm workforce picture and what the sector can expect moving forward. Dr. Margaret Jodlowski has the details on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, author and American Farmland Trust's Brooks Lamb will preview his upcoming talk at the Young Ag Professionals Winter Leadership Expe...

Coming down from high farm incomes, high commodity prices, and rising land values and cash rents in the last 3 years, the ag economy is showing signs of weakening and moderation. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, Ohio State's Ani Katchova gives her 2023 Farm Income Outlook. Then, soil health enthusiast Mitchell Hora checks in to talk about his message to participants of the upcoming Young Ag Profe...

Attendees at 64 county fairs across Ohio collected a lot of food to benefit more than 65 food banks as part of Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer, a state-wide food drive contest sponsored by Farm Credit Mid-America and Rural 1st. Get the 2023 results on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, an expert from Nationwide talks about maximizing the tax-savings from the employee benefits of a farmer’s s...

Farm Bureau members, official delegates and guests were all part of Ohio Farm Bureau’s 105th Annual Meeting. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, get a recap of the policies that were set by the delegate body, find out who was recognized for their contributions to Ohio Farm Bureau and Ohio agriculture and hear from Ohio Farm Bureau's president, Bill Patterson and executive vice president, Adam Sharp...

Family is an important aspect of any farm's success, but it can also be a factor that hampers progress. Jolene Brown, a featured speaker at the upcoming Young Ag Professionals Winter Leadership Experience, gives a preview of what she will be sharing with attendees when it comes to having those tough conversations that could make or break a farms forward progress. Plus, the Ohio Soybean Council is...

Ohioans were on the brink of blackouts during the harshly cold temperatures in December of 2022. Ohio's Electric Cooperatives' CEO, Pat O'Loughlin discusses the possibilities of blackouts again this winter and what his organization is doing to keep members informed should the power grid be pressed again. Plus, experts from Stone X will be hosting a webinar to go over a few common marketing scenari...

Ohio is the #1 horse breeding state in the country and has more registered standardbred horse owners than any other state. The Buckeye State often leads the way for Standardbred breeding and those numbers are once again on the rise. Get an update on Ohio's racing horse industry from Renee Mancino, executive director of the Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association. Plus, for the last of a 4 part webinar...

The Golden Owl Award recognizes agricultural educators across Ohio for their tremendous contributions to helping the next generation of agricultural leaders. Ohio Farm Bureau, along with our partners at Nationwide, the Ohio FFA, Farm Credit Mid-America and AgCredit are proud supporters of this award and you can nominate your favorite ag teaching now. Get all the details on this Ohio Farm Bureau Po...

The new Corporate Transparency Act requires that millions of businesses, including many farms and agribusinesses report their ownership to the Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and could provide a burdensome reporting requirement. Ryan Conklin and Jonathan Cottingim from Wright and Moore have the details on who needs to file. Plus, Ohio Farm Bureau's Leah Curtis has qua...

Twenty Ohio Farm Bureau leaders are serving on the 2023 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. Two of the members of this year's committee, OFB State Trust...

The Ohio Landowner Toolkit, a resource exclusively for Ohio Farm Bureau members, has been updated. Get a glimpse into some of the topics covered in the Toolkit from Ohio Farm Bureau's Policy Counsel, Leah Curtis. Then, David Marrison from Ohio State gives details of how he and his team will be helping farmers navigate the new farm bill, once it is passed.

Each year, farm fires cause more than $100 million in losses and damage to crops, animals, buildings and other property. We talk fire prevention on the farm with Nationwide on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, hear how you might save money on health coverage from two participants of the Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan.

Recently, Collegiate Farm Bureau chapters from The Ohio State University and Wilmington College 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 Podcast, meet the preside...

Ohio farmers representing the Ohio Soybean Council recently went to Egypt on a trade mission. They got to talk to buyers about U.S. Soy and get an up close look at how our soy is used in the Egyptian market. Learn what they found on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, get a preview of the next Labor Webinar that will focus on the process of bringing H2A workers to the farm.

When it comes to agriculture policy, we talk a lot about water quality and soil quality, but there is some concern about conversations regarding air quality rules. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, learn about proposed stricter air standards that would impact farmers from farm policy expert Brandon Kern and the National Association of Manufacturers' Brandon Ferris.

Union County Farm Bureau member Mark Seger is a farmer and a project manager for the Ohio Department of Transportation District 6. Find out how he is sharing agriculture's concern about infrastructure development on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, Wright and Moore's Ryan Conklin talks about the distinction between legal problems and people problems.