Trimble 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. 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.

Soybeans account for nearly 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 Ohio State 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 that will help farmers through a challenging marketing environment and get an update from Ohio Farm Bureau's Young Ag Professionals.

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.

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.

Waterman at The Ohio State University 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 the 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.

When it comes to protecting agriculture on a national scale, Ohio Farm Bureau works closely with our counterparts at American Farm Bureau. 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.

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.

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.

The topic of reliability of electricity has become increasingly concerning to Ohio’s co-ops as the number of baseload power generation sites has been reduced dramatically in the past 15 years - from 21 coal plants in Ohio to now just 4. Pat O’Loughlin, the President and CEO of Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives, talks about the issue and what his organization is sharing with policy makers at the state and federal levels. Plus, get an Ohio Farm Bureau policy update from Brandon Kern.

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.