Ohio Ag Net Podcast

As producers evaluate a year marked by tight margins, lower commodity prices, rising costs, and weather challenges, year-end conversations with lenders become more important than ever. Seth Wilkerson, regional vice president with Farm Credit Mid-America shares how farmers can prepare for those discussions, what financial information lenders are looking for, and how proactive planning can help position an operation for success heading into the next growing season.

Plus, It's tempting to skip soil testing when budgets are tight but, Reed Abbott, an agronomist with AgroLiquid, says soil tests are one of the highest-return investments a grower can make this fall. Learn why on this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat.

Since the creation of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS), corn farmers have seen the benefits of using more corn to produce ethanol for domestic and global use. That trend would continue upward if year-round E15 legislation passed out of Congress. Ohio Corn Marketing Program board member and Morrow County farmer, Anthony Bush, talks about what he realized post RFS and the benefits of year-round E15 for farmers and consumers.

Plus, Logan Haake, an agronomist with Legacy Farmers Cooperative gives his insights on harvest progress, fertilizer pricing, soil testing to make the right decisions for 2027 and the issue of slugs causing havoc on no-till or minimal till farms after corn harvest on this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat.

Later this week, the Ohio Ag Net, Ohio's Country Journal and Ohio Soybean Council will kick off a series of events that are developed to help college students better prepare for a career in Ohio agriculture. Learn more about Wilmington College's Night for Young Professionals and Ohio State's Planting Professionals events.

Plus, agritourism has become a popular way for farm families to diversify their businesses, create new sources of income and connect consumers directly with agriculture and there a new resource to help those families navigate the laws, regulations and risk considerations of agritourism. Learn more about it on this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat.

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming more than a buzzword in agriculture. As farmers manage tighter operating windows, labor challenges, rising input costs and increasingly complex field conditions, Artificial intelligence-enabled equipment is helping turn machine data into decisions and action directly in the field. On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat, AGCO's Andrew Sunderman shares what farmers need to understand about where AI is headed in agriculture.

Plus, the late-season rains are beneficial to the later planted corn and soybeans, but they could be a detriment as far as mold, disease, sprouting, stalk quality and vomitoxin. James Jacobs with Seed Genetics Direct has some insights on how mud may not be the biggest challenge for farmers this fall.

New tariffs are being imposed on imported drones and drone parts and components. How might this move impact American agriculture? Alex Ryan, Founder and CEO of Altus Ag Aviation Consulting and Kenton Richter, Owner/Operator Buckeye Aerial Application weigh in on what this means to a quickly growing segment of American agriculture on this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat.

The agricultural outlook varies widely by commodity and geography. While some livestock and dairy producers are benefiting from stronger market conditions, many row-crop farmers continue to face tighter margins driven by lower commodity prices and elevated production costs. On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat, Trey Miller from Farm Credit Mid-America discusses current farm economy trends and how they are working alongside their customers to navigate difficult periods and position operations for long-term success.

Then, if you haven't signed up for an Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association members yet, now would be the perfect time. Learn about a sign-up incentive that may have you saying O-H and find out about all of the benefits of joining Ohio Corn and Wheat.

There's been considerable discussion surrounding a proposed connector between U.S. 23 and Interstate 71 in the Marion and Morrow County area, and Ohio Farm Bureau has made it clear that it remains opposed to the project. Find out more about OFBF's position on this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat.

Plus, we check in with Dusty Sonnenberg for a new Field Leader Podcast segment as he visits with merchandizing specialist Dwayne Wilson to learn more about White Commercial Corp and why we are seeing such dramatic swings in the commodity markets these days.

Leaders from United Producers Inc. talk about what they are seeing firsthand in the cattle market, and maybe more importantly, what producers should be thinking about as conditions continue to change amid recent packing plant closures, changing cattle prices, and new uncertainty in the beef market.

Plus, the grain markets are being pulled in several different directions right now, from the latest USDA supply and demand numbers and the results of the Pro Farmer crop tour to growing uncertainty in the Black Sea region. On this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat, Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics breaks down what these developments could mean for corn, soybeans and wheat prices in the weeks ahead.

The annual three-day Farm Science Review, hosted by The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, brings farmers, researchers, educators, students and industry together to share what works and explore what's next at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center near London, Ohio from Sept. 22-24. Get a preview from FSR manager, Nick Zachrich, on this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat.

Plus, numerous livestock groups, including the Ohio Cattlemen's Association, are raising concerns about the Trump administration's reported plan to allow an additional 300,000 metric tons of tariff-free beef imports over the next 90 days. OCA President Lindsay Hall talks about how this move to more foreign beef would impact Ohio cattle producers in the short and long terms.

Fertilizer prices have become one of the biggest concerns facing farmers, particularly at a time when commodity prices are putting tremendous pressure on farm margins. Ohio Corn & Wheat is calling for more competition and transparency in the fertilizer market, and the Federal Trade Commission is now involved. Hear from leaders of Ohio Corn & Wheat about what they hope this investigation will change about the fertilizer industry.

Plus, Diversification remains a popular strategy for strengthening farm operations, but as margins remain tight and uncertainty continues across agriculture, the conversation has shifted from whether to diversify to how farmers can identify the right opportunities, evaluate risk, and build lasting value. Farm Credit Mid-America dives deeper into the conversation on this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn & Wheat.