The Bean Pod

Soy biofuels are a huge and crucial driver of soybean demand. Host Matt Reese digs into retail biodiesel in Ohio with Pete Probst, president of Indigenous Energy and a look at Ohio soy biofuel policy and demand with Kiley Holbrook and Madi Corbi.

As harvest rapidly approaches for most of the state, you'll hear from Ohio's soybean leadership from their look at corn and soybean yields (and good places to eat along the way) on the Ohio Field Leader 2026 Crop Tour. Plus, you'll get a policy update from the Ohio Soybean Association.

The BEAN POD is a joint project of the Ohio Soybean Council and the Ohio Soybean Association hosted by Matt Reese.

The Ohio State Fair recently wrapped up after welcoming nearly 100,000 visitors to the massive new Ohio Agriculture Center. In this episode you’ll get to hear about the value of partnerships and teamwork in Ohio agriculture from Ohio Department of Agriculture director Brian Baldridge.  

From the Ohio Soybean Association you’ll also get a Soy in Session Policy Update with incoming executive director Brandon Kern and manager of policy and demand Kiley Holbrook.

Along with a broad cross section of agriculture in the state, Ohio’s soybean farmers invested in the youth and consumer content featured in the impressive new Ohio Agricultural Center at the State Fair. Such investment demands a strong return. This episode wraps up with insights into the farmer ROI through perspectives from beyond the soybean industry with Adam Sharp, Executive Vice President of Ohio Farm Bureau, and Adam Heffron, Executive Director of the Ohio Expo Center.

One farmer feeds many. Many Farmers Feed all.

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