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Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Keeping Family in Farming

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 farm's forward progress. Plus, the Ohio Soybean Council is working with other state soybean groups to develop programs and ideas to help their members sell more beans. Get all of the details on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast.

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Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Keeping Family in Farming

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Preserving Farms for the Next Generation

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 Experience as he shares his story of starting a farm career in a very challenging time.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: A Winter Leadership Preview with Mitchell Hora

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 Professionals Winter Leadership Experience.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Winter Could Challenge Ohio's Electric Grid

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 scenarios farmers have recently faced or may face in the near future. Get a preview on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Leading the Standardbred Race

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 series on farm labor, Ohio farmer Mark Ruff and industry consultant Michael Hoffman will outline the importance of a positive culture in employee engagement. Get a preview on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: The Golden Owl Award and a CAUV Update

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 Podcast. Plus, lots of news coming out about CAUV values increasing in 2024, so we will talk about it with Leah Curtis, Policy Counsel with Ohio Farm Bureau.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: The Corporate Transparency Act and Agriculture

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 quality information that will help landowners manage their property, particularly when it comes to zoning and trespassing.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Highlighting New Landowner and Farmer Resources

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 from the Farm Financial Management and Policy Institute will be helping farmers navigate the new farm bill, once it is passed.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Finding Healthcare Savings in Agriculture

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.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Navigating H2A and Ohio Soy Uses Worldwide

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.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Concerning Air Quality Rule Proposals

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.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: ODOT Leaders Get Input from Farmers

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.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: CFAES Enrollment Pilot Project Results

The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences has found success with a new pilot program for enrollment called the Buckeye Agricultural Leadership Pathways (BALP) program to bring more students into the CFAES fold. Learn more about the program from Dean Cathann Kress on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, could offering a retirement savings option be the solution to help your operation stand out to perspective employees? A Nationwide expert talks about how to attract farmworkers with retirement savings plans.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Creative Ways to Retain Farm Employees

Finding employees for your farm is one thing, but retaining those employees remains one of farmers’ greatest challenges as the competition for available farm workers intensifies and what they need in order to stay on the payroll changes. That will be the topic of discussion during an upcoming webinar. Get a preview on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: A Young Ag Professionals Update

Ohio Farm Bureau’s young farmer program, Young Ag Professionals, provides community, leadership development, and professional growth opportunities for members who are 18-35. This is a busy time of year for our Y.A.P. program. Get an update on the latest happenings on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, Hundreds of Ohio agricultural businesses have a little bit more of a healthy outlook now that they participate in the Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan. But we want to help even more people have access to Anthem’s affordable healthcare through this plan. Anthem joins Ty to talk about how the partnership with Ohio Farm Bureau works and why it's so valuable for members.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Estate Tax Alert and Farm Science Review

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 has had many positive impacts for American families, including when it comes to a substantial Estate Tax exemption. However, that exemption and many others will sunset at the end of 2025. Find out what Ryan Conklin with Wright and Moore is telling his clients in order to prepare accordingly. Plus, get a preview of this year's Farm Science Review with the show's manager, Nick Zachrich on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Farm Labor Challenges and New Resources

Finding and retaining skilled farm workers is a challenge. Ohio Farm Bureau and Nationwide have created a new collection of labor resources to help farmers understand the long-term implications of the labor shortage and provide solutions that will help position your farm business to better attract, hire and retain farm employees. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, learn more about these resources and an upcoming webinar series to help you find creative ways to recruit farm employees.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Ohio State's AgTech Innovation Hub

Changes in the frequency and severity of droughts and floods brought on by climate volatility are real threats to farmers, ranchers and the world as they could make it more difficult to grow crops and raise animals in the same ways and same places as they have been done in the past. To help the agricultural industry meet the ever-changing concerns of its stakeholders, Ohio Farm Bureau, Nationwide and The Ohio State University have collaborated to form the AgTech Innovation Hub. Learn more about it on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: A Future without Glyphosate

Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in the United States and has proven to be an effective, cost-efficient weed control tool that has enabled farmers to add conservation practices to millions of acres. But what would a future without glyphosate look like? Aimpoint Research dove into that question and on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, they share the answers. Plus, hear from Andrako Insurance and find out why 630 agricultural businesses throughout the state are seeing real benefits through The Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Talking Soybeans in the Field and Classroom

Policy, agronomy, checkoff related issues and the latest artificial intelligence technology in action will all be a part of the Ohio Soybean Hometown Tour. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, we visit the first stop on the statewide tour and visit with a teacher using resources from the soybean checkoff-funded GrowNextGen program.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: A Farm Bill Update

Going back almost 100 years, the farm bill has become an integral part in keeping America’s food system strong and reliable. Today, Agriculture’s role in providing food security, and in turn national security, to the United States is more important than ever. And now, work on the next farm bill has started during a period of volatility on every front – political, economic and beyond. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, find out more about the Farm Bill, the current status of it and what the general public thinks of the farm legislation.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Ohio Agriculture in a Changing Climate

Throughout history, climate impacts on crop production are notable. Crop yields have been impacted by past weather extremes of droughts and floods. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, learn about climate trends for Ohio over the past century and what future climate conditions Ohio farmers should be prepared for. Plus, get mower safety tips from Ohio BWC and find out the most important things people need to know before they get on a mower.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: A Preview of the 2023 Ohio State Fair

The 2023 Ohio State Fair kicks off July 26th and runs through August 6th. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, find out what not to miss at this year's fair, including the Land and Living Building, hosted by Ohio Farm Bureau, the Dean's Charity Steer Show on August 1st and the shows, food and fun that are synonymous with The Ohio State Fair!

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast Special - Issue 1

Issue 1, a ballot initiative that would modify the process for approving constitutional amendment proposals, will be considered on August 8th. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast Special, find out why Ohio Farm Bureau supports this measure and how its passage would protect Ohio agriculture.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Trimble Tech Labs at Ohio State Highlight Precision Ag

@Trimble935 has announced that the Ohio State University will establish two state-of-the-art Trimble Technology Labs for the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences @OSUCFAES. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast learn all about how these multidisciplinary labs will enhance Ohio State's teaching, research and outreach activities in food and agricultural engineering and construction management. Plus, if you are thinking about switching to a new crop in your operation, @nationwide has tips to manage the risks of that decision.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Soybean Plant Research Results

Soybeans account for almost 5 million acres of crop production in Ohio, making it the most planted crop in the state and the most lucrative from an economic standpoint by bringing in over $4 billion annually to Ohio’s bottom line. That makes research and development at the local level, supported by the @Ohio Soybean Council, so important. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, hear from an @OSUCFAES researcher who is constantly working to make improvements to soybean production to benefit Ohio soybean farmers. Plus, learn about a free Farm Marketing Webinar from@StoneX_Official that will help farmers through a challenging marketing environment and get an update from Ohio Farm Bureau's Young Ag Professionals.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Saving Money on Energy and Healthcare Costs

The price of everything is going up. Many Ohioans are doing a double take when they see their latest electricity or healthcare bills as rates have gone up considerably. What is the cause of these rate hikes and how can Ohio Farm Bureau members see if they are getting the best deal for their energy and health care needs? Find out on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: How Ohio Agriculture and Amazon Connect

Immersing the Ohio Farm Bureau staff in new and upcoming technologies in agriculture has been a main focus in recent years and one such field trip had them learning about how dairy cows are fueling Amazon trucks and how important Columbus is as a hub for agricultural commerce around the world. Hear all about it on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus learn about considerations farmers should make when it comes to how they approach the machinery replacement.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Big Plans for Waterman at Ohio State

Waterman at @theohiostateuniversity is getting quite a few additions and upgrades over the coming years to attract more students who want to be involved in the food system. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, learn about @OSUCFAES's new Controlled Agriculture Research Complex and other big plans for the Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resource Laboratory. Plus, it is a record year for FCMA's Patronage Program. Get the details here.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: A Convergence of Farm Bureau Leadership

When it comes to protecting agriculture on a national scale, Ohio Farm Bureau works closely with our counterparts at @AmericanFarmBureau. Leaders of AFBF recently visited The Buckeye State to hear about some of the successes and challenges the Ohio Farm Bureau has had in recent months. Hear from leaders of both organizations on this Ohio Farm Bureau podcast.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: An H2Ohio Update

Get an update on the H2Ohio water quality initiative and hear what the goals are for the program moving forward. Plus, find out what a cost-benefit analysis says about the funding allocated to farmers taking part in the initiative on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: The Growing Forward Program

On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, learn more about Farm Credit Mid-America’s Growing Forward™ program for young, beginning and small farmers. Plus, get tips on selling your products direct to consumers from OFBF Policy Counsel, Leah Curtis.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer and ShockAvoid

How will your county fair stack up in this year's Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer contest? Find out all about the Farm Credit Mid-America and Rural 1st contest, now in its 3rd year, on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, meet Mark McLaren as he shares his creation, ShockAvoid and how it helps equipment operators avoid electrical infrastructure and prevent electrocution.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: AgriPOWER and OFB Pilot Project to Deliver Value

Learn more about Ohio Farm Bureau's leadership and advocacy development program, AgriPOWER, from two recent graduates. Plus, find out how a new pilot project is helping to deliver a new level of service to Ohio Farm Bureau members in northwestern Ohio.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Farm On Course for Beginning Farmers and an OHHA Update

A new online farm management course offered by The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) will help Ohio’s beginning farmers qualify for the requirements of the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Beginning Farmer Tax Credit program. Learn more about it and get an update from the Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Seed to Sip & New Election Laws

We have all heard of “farm to plate” and “field to fork”, but some of the commodities grown in Ohio are for something that comes in a glass. Ohio Liquor recently launched their Seed to Sip video series, highlighting the food chain for a bottle of Ohio bourbon.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Drones in Agriculture and Planting Safety Tips

From planting cover crops to weed control to scouting plant health, drones are becoming more of a necessity and less of a novelty each year. So much so that an Ohio implement dealer has signed an agreement with a drone manufacturer to help farmers, no matter the size and scope of the farm or drone experience, to begin using the latest technologies drones offer. Find out more about the use of drones in agriculture on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, as dust begins to fly across Ohio, we will have some planting season safety tips to make sure the start of the new crop year goes off without a hitch.

Planting Season Safety Tips from Nationwide

Planting season is a critical time for agriculture. The success of a farmer’s crop largely depends on the attention and patience shown during this time of year that lends itself to long hours and potential fatigue for workers across the industry. On a recent Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, host Ty Higgins talked with @nationwide's Risk Management expert and farmer, Derek Hommer, who encourages agriculture professionals to keep some key safety measures top-of-mind to help steer clear of planting-related complications.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Dairy Pricing Reform

Prompted by a call from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to get as many people involved in dairy as possible in one room to discuss solutions to Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) shortfalls, the @AmericanFarmBureau hosted a forum last October in Kansas City, Missouri. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, hear from Ohio Farm Bureau members who took part in the event, which resulted in some positive conversations and new policy for dairy pricing moving forward. #dairy

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Food Grade Soybeans, Farm Financial Institute and Farm Nuisances

Ohio soybeans have many uses. We often hear about industrial uses of soy, but many of the soybeans grown in the Buckeye State are of the non-GMO, food-grade variety. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, Ty visits with a farmer-leader with the @Ohio Soybean Council to talk about his experience planting food-grade soybeans and the opportunities that exist for other Ohio farmers to do that same. Plus, get the details of @theohiostateuniversity’s Farm Financial Management and Policy Institute and hear from @nationwide about attractive farm nuisances and the importance for the landowner to work with a specialist who can best identify the risks and put a protection plan in place.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: 2023 County Presidents Trip to Washington, D.C.

Nearly 80 Ohio Farm Bureau members made the annual trip to the Nation's Capital to visit with lawmakers about issues taking shape in Washington that will impact Ohio agriculture. County Farm Bureau Presidents heard from Senators J.D. Vance and Sherrod Brown during the trip and found out where they stand on some of those issues. Hear their comments on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Fostering Tomorrow's Ag Workforce and StoneX Webinar Details

The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation is committed to inspire and educate the next generation of farmers, ensuring the progress and prosperity of Ohio's agriculture far into the future. They carry out that mission by creating pathways for young people to learn about the variety and viability of careers in agriculture. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, we get a Foundation Update as we talk scholarship deadlines, upcoming ExploreAg camps and more. Plus, learn about a StoneX grain and oilseed outlook webinar exclusively for Farm Bureau members.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Biosecurity and lessons from HPAI

Ohio had the 3rd largest outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in 2022 and that has all livestock organizations sharing even more information and resources when it comes to biosecurity. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, Ty visits with guests at the 2023 Ohio Pork Congress, including Ohio Pork Council President Nick Seger and State Veterinarian Dr. Dennis Summers, who says there were some valuable lessons learned from HPAI that can be utilized across all of Ohio's livestock sectors.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Local Soybean R&D Adding Value Worldwide

When it comes to Research and Development, the @Ohio Soybean Council is taking matters into their own hands with a laboratory in Ohio created to specifically find new uses for soybeans and add value to the commodity for growers across the country. Learn more as Ty visits with OSC's Jerry Bambauer and United Soybean Board Vice Chair Steve Rinehart. Listen to the Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast at OFB.ag/podcast.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Beginning Farmer Tax Credit

Years in the making, and thanks in large part to the ongoing efforts of Ohio Farm Bureau, the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit is now available to those who’ve recently entered the field, as well as those who help beginning farmers. Ty Higgins talks with @OhioDeptofAg's Tracy Intihar and beginning farmer Kate Hodges, as well as State Representatives Susan Manchester and Mary Lightbody, co-sponsors of the bill creating this program.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: YAP WLE Panel Discussion

On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, hear from four young entrepreneurs on how they have built their personal brands and businesses to leave a lasting legacy. They shared their insights with Ty Higgins during a panel discussion at the Young Ag Professionals Winter Leadership Experience. Expert panelists include Dr. Sarah Ison, Dr. Marissa Hake, Kristin Patterson and Rebecca Dalton. Listen to the Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast at OFB.ag/podcast.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Ohio AgriBusiness Association Industry Conference

The technology component of agriculture is exciting but whether it is hardware, software or crop protection, it comes with some challenges. Ty Higgins visited with speakers from the Ohio AgriBusiness Association Industry Conference to find out more. Guests include @OabaNet President Christopher Henney, Mitch White with @ravenindustriesand @syngenta's Dave Flakne.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: 104th American Farm Bureau Convention

New Podcast Link - https://soundcloud.com/ohiofarmbureaupodcast/the-104th-american-farm-bureau-convention Farm Bureau members from around the country came together as “Mi Familia” for the 104th @AmericanFarmBureau Convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico, earlier this month. On the latest Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, hear AFBF President Zippy Duvall's keynote address, find out what policies were adopted by AFBF that came directly from Ohio Farm Bureau members and celebrate all of The Buckeye State's successes.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast Ep. 002 Inflation and Energy Watch Outs for Ag

The cost of everything is higher, but what is actually causing that? Ohio Farm Bureau's Ty Higgins talks inflation, supply chain, pandemics and Ukraine with Ohio State's Professor and Andersons Chair of Agricultural Marketing, Trade and Policy, Dr. Ian Sheldon. He also gets a long-term look at energy and the role carbon markets will play on the ag economy and in the competition for land from Ohio State professor, Brent Sohngen.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast Ep. 001 Weather and Labor Forecasts

Weather and labor are two very important aspects of agriculture. What does the future of both look like? Ohio Farm Bureau's Ty Higgins talks about the weather with Ohio's state climatologist Aaron Wilson, who gives a short and long-term outlook. He also visits with Ohio State Assistant Professor Margaret Jodlowski about the outlook for ag labor and the new look of getting and maintaining a workforce.