Ohio Ag Net Podcast

Matt, Kolt, and Dusty host today with special guest, Amy Milam. She is the director of Legal Education and Member Education with Ohio Farm Bureau and talks a little bit about new legislation for drainage. Interviews this week include Matts talk with Garry Shick of Hardin County; Garry was named the Ohio No-Till Farmer of the Year. Madi Kregel has an interview with the Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association President Steve Bateson, and Randy & Kim Haines of Cool Winds Farms in Lima, Ohio. She talks to them about the harness racing industry and the impact COVID-19 had on it. 

Merry Christmas, Ohio! Matt, Kolt, and Dusty are joined by Elizabeth Long from Ag Resources Management (ARM); they talk about end of the year finances. The ugly Christmas sweater game is afoot on this weeks podcast, and this is one for the livestock. See for yourself on the Ohio Ag Net Facebook page. Dusty has two featured audio submissions this week. One with ODNR Director Mary Mertz, on H2Ohio and other projects her department has taken over. The second has ODA Director Dorothy Pelanda, while she spoke at a press conference on the H2Ohio program. From the OCJ & OAN family, to yours, have a safe and wonderful Holiday! 

Matt, Kolt, and Madi host her Royal Highness Mackenzie Hoog, The 2020 Ohio Fairs Queen. Mackenzie chatted about the Ohio Fair Managers Convention, which will be held virtually this year on January 8-9th, and what the Ohio Fair's Queen Contest will look like this year. Interviews this week include a discussion on Vomitoxin from Dale with Craig Haugaard. A quick update from Duane Statler from the Blanchard River Demo Farms, with Dale as well. And a chat with Brian Ravencraft from Holbrook and Manter.

Matt, Kolt, Dusty, and the newest Ohio Ag Net employee, Madi Kregel, are running the show today! Madi talks about finishing her internship experience after being an intern during the pandemic. Dusty has three interviews this week after he and Kolt attended the Ohio No-Till Council Meeting; his audio features: Dr. Rattan Lal on agricultures best managment practices, climate change, and carbon sequestration: Hans Kok on soil health, cover crops, and the history of our soils: and Jim Hoorman on voles. 

Kolt and Matt host this week with guest, OCJ marketing specialist, Rise Labig! Rise talks about our South America Updates that start up around this time of year. We are excited to share the South American stories! Kolt and Dale attended the virtual National Association of Farm Broadcasters Convention last week. Kolt has three interviews from the convention. All of that and more at ocj.com!

Dusty, Matt, and Kolt host this week, and talk about what their Thanksgiving's will look like this year! Charlie Kail, and Willie Murphy- two of the Between the Rows farmers, wrap up their harvest with an interview with Matt. Dusty talked to Alex and Laura Lindsay about the 2020 growing season and wrapping up harvest. We at OCJ & OAN wish you a safe and gracious Thanksgiving!

We've hit 180 Podcast Episodes! Matt, Kolt and Dusty host today, while Dusty talks about the Ag Outlook Conference Last week. He has a series of interviews from the conference with (in no particular order) Ben Brown, Dr. Ani Katchova, Blake Hudan, and Brent Sohngen. And Matt has an interview with Chris Penrose on winter grazing. Find more online at ocj.com! 

Matt, Dusty, and Kolt host this week with guest Ben Brown of the Ohio State University, talking about the OSU Agriculture and Outlook Conference starting Monday, November, 9th. Matt includes a few interviews this week, one with Brady Campbell about the Virtual Shepherds Symposium, and two interviews with Between the Rows farmers, Jake Heilmann and Willie Murphy. We thank the Veterans that have served our country as we observe Veterans Day on Wednesday. 

Matt, Kolt, and Dusty host this week with some exciting news! Dusty is the host of the brand spanking new Ohio Field Leader Podcast in affiliate with the soybean checkoff and Ohio Soybean Council. Interviews this week include a sneak peak interview from Dusty with Mark Loux for the Ohio Field Leader Podcast. Dale talked to Tadd Nicholson from the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association on the Next Generation Fuels Act. Matt interviewed Patty Mann who is the first female to become president of the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association. Matt also talked to Leo Bastos who is the head of Carbon Business Model for Bayer Crop Science, about the Bayer Carbon Initiative. 

Matt, Kolt, and a Birthday Boy Dusty host this week! Matt has interviews with two of the Between the Rows Farmers, Jake Heilmann and Willie Murphy. This week is the 93rd National FFA Convention and Expo- but it's the first time it has ever been virtual! Kolt has an interview with Ohio's shinning star, National FFA President Kolesen McCoy.  And Madi Kregel has an interview with Hannah Sykes from the Adena FFA Chapter! Wishing the Ohio FFA members and chapters a fun and fulfilling National FFA Convention!