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 h…

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 …

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 tec…

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 t…

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 …

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 wee…

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 C…

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 m…

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…

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 D…

In this week's podcast, host Matt Reese speaks with Gina Orr from FreshORR Farms in Perry County, highlighting their journey selling farm products through Lancaster’s Keller Market House. Erin Harvey, the general manager of Keller Market House, joins to discuss the local food economy and its impact on the community. The episode features audio from …

In this episode, Matt Reese dives into the issue of water quality with Jordan Hoewischer, Director of Water Quality and Research for Ohio Farm Bureau. They discuss the 2024 algal bloom forecast, the importance of the 4Rs in farming, the latest Lake Erie lawsuit, and strides in water quality progress. Matt also chats with Paige Scott from Legacy Far…

In this episode, Matt and Dusty chat with Marlene Eick and Tadd Nicholson from Ohio Corn & Wheat about the buzz around Carbon Intensity Scoring. They break down what it means for the future of commodity corn production and its broader implications for the agricultural sector. Understand how this scoring can drive sustainability and profitability on…

In this week's Ohio Ag Net podcast, join hosts Matt Reese and Dusty Sonnenberg as they welcome Elizabeth Long and Larry Davis from Ag Resource Management. Dive into a thorough discussion on the current state of crop profitability, the impacts of interest rates, and the ins and outs of crop insurance among other vital topics. This episode also featu…

In this week’s episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, join Matt Reese and Joel Penhorwood as they engage in insightful discussions with key figures in agriculture and beyond. National FFA Officer Morgan Anderson from the Amanda-Clearcreek Chapter shares her experiences, alongside Cortney Copeland, a 2024 Ohio Ag Net student FFA reporter from the Jacks…

In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, host Matt Reese of Ohio’s Country Journal and Joel Penhorwood of Ohio Ag Net talk with Aubree Topp of Botkins FFA and Alexis White of Fort Frye FFA who are serving as student reporters at the 96th State FFA Convention. They talk about their experience as student reporters and about their agricultural back…

In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, host Dusty Sonnenberg of Ohio Ag Net talks with Max Vekich, commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission and Peter Friedmann, Agriculture Transportation Coalition executive director. They talk about the Transportation Go! Conference in Toledo and what each organization does. Also, they talked about the…

In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, host Matt Reese of Ohio’s Country Journal and Joel Penhorwood of Ohio Ag Net talk with Tadd Nicholson, Ohio Ag Council president and Ohio Corn and Wheat executive director. They first chat about farm nicknames throughout the years. They also talk about the Ohio Agriculture Council spring meeting where the…

In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, host Dusty Sonnenburg of Ohio Ag Net talks with Mark Purdy, COO of Aimpoint Research. They talk about research and collecting data to help support farmers and the agri-food sector. They talk about the effects of inflation, technology, wage inflation, and more. More in this week’s podcast: Matt Reese, Ohio…

In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, host Matt Reese of Ohio’s Country Journal talks with Kyle Brown, Wyandot County swine farmer and Chris Weaver, Williams County dairy farmer about livestock outlook for 2024. They talk about market outlooks, disease pressure, and upcoming challenges within livestock, specifically in the dairy cow and swine…

In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, host Matt Reese of Ohio’s Country Journal and Dusty Sonnenburg of Ohio Ag Net talk with Devin Fuhrman, the chief agriculture and sponsor relations officer for Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Adam Sharp, executive vice president of Ohio Farm Bureau. They talk about agriculture trends in America and…

In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, host Matt Reese of Ohio’s Country Journal and Joel Penhorwood of Ohio Ag Net and Logan County Farm Bureau president talks with Ty Higgins, senior director of communications and Jack Irvin, vice president of public policy for Ohio Farm Bureau talk about the recent county presidents’ Farm Bureau trip to Was…

In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, host Matt Reese of Ohio’s Country Journal talks with Elizabeth Harsh, executive director of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association and Lindsey Hall from Highland County and vice president of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association Board of Directors at the Ohio Beef Expo. They talk about the record breaking Ohio Beef …

In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, host Matt Reese of Ohio’s Country Journal and Dusty Sonnenburg of Ohio Ag Net talk with Patrick Knouff and Rusty Goebel with the Ohio Soybean Association at Commodity Classic in Houston. They talk about Commodity Classic, the Farm Bill, future markets, trade, and more in relation to soybeans! More in this…

In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, host Matt Reese of Ohio’s Country Journal and Dusty Sonnenburg of Ohio Ag Net talk with Tadd Nicholson, executive director of Ohio Corn & Wheat and Jed Bower, a farmer from Fayette County and past president of the Ohio Corn and Wheat about the Commodity Classic in Houston. They talk about the Corn Congres…